AirAsia last year announced its was planning a new alliance with several Japanese firms including online retailer Rakuten. Photo: AFP
AirAsia said that it will start domestic and international flights from Japan early next year, after a high-profile exit from the market following the collapse of its joint venture with All Nippon Airways (ANA).
The Malaysia-based company said it has applied to Japan's transport ministry to operate commercial flights, becoming the latest budget carrier aiming to crack a market long-controlled by ANA and rival Japan Airlines.
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