AirAsia has claimed the leading title for budget airlines in Asia, bagging two major citations at World Travel Awards (WTA) 2025.
The Malaysian low-cost carrier was feted as ‘Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline’ for the 13th time. It also received its ninth consecutive ‘Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew’ award.
In a statement, AirAsia spokesperson Steve Dailisan expressed his excitement about the airline’s ambitions of becoming a leading low-cost carrier across the globe. Expanding its fleet to Middle East and Central Asia is part of the horizon.
New routes
Last week, AirAsia X (AAX), the airline’s subsidiary for long haul flights, launched its first inaugural direct flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
In September, AAX also announced its first direct flight route from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Bangkok, Thailand, which is set to commence by the end of the month.
For two consecutive years, the wide-bodied aircraft subsidiary was recognized as the ‘World’s Leading Long-Haul Low-Cost Airline’ by the WTA. It has been nominated anew for the global leading airline category this year.
‘Not just an airline’
‘Many have been with us since our early days and together we have built not just an airline, but a movement that believes in making travel accessible for everyone,’ said Group CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group, Bo Lingam.
‘As we grow our network and evolve into a truly global low-cost network carrier, that shared spirit of inclusivity, innovation and care will continue to define us,’ he added.
Besides the double win, the Malaysian low-cost carrier was also shortlisted for two WTA regional categories: Asia’s Leading Airline – Customer Experience 2025 and Asia’s Leading Online Travel Agency candidate for AirAsia MOVE, a travel platform.
The announcement of all awardees for the global category will take place in Bahrain on Dec. 6, 2025.