AirAsia lifts KLIA as global low-cost megahub


Capital A chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

PETALING JAYA: AirAsia has been recognised by OAG’s 2024 Megahubs Index as the leading contributor to Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) status as the top global low-cost carrier (LCC) megahub.

In a statement yesterday, Capital A Bhd chief executive officer and AirAsia Aviation Group adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said AirAsia’s ongoing network expansion would not only further boost KLIA’s position among the world’s best but also ensure it remains competitive in connecting emerging and established markets.

“The imminent EGM for Capital A with shareholders next week to unify operations under one aviation group will strengthen this expansion plan, enabling us to streamline and drive long-term growth for the airline.

“When I co-founded AirAsia 23 years ago, I envisioned a future where KLIA would stand among the global elite airports. It is now the second most connected airport globally, powered by the momentum AirAsia has built as the world’s leading LCC megahub.

“KLIA tops the airports in this region, offering more than 14,500 possible low-cost connections, surpassing Singapore and Bangkok in terms of air connectivity,” he said.

According to the country’s low-cost carrier, a megahub is an airport that offers a high volume of connections to international destinations, facilitating extensive global travel.

AirAsia operates 43% of all flights and accounts for 74% of the airport’s total LCC capacity.

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