AirAsia Announces AirAsia Cambodia
By Geoffrey Thomas Tue Mar 19, 2024
AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL) celebrates yet another major milestone with the confirmation of the launch of its fifth airline, AirAsia Cambodia (flight code KT), which is set to take off on May 2 2024.
The new airline will be operating out of Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH), with an initial fleet of two Airbus A320s.
Fares are now on sale on three domestic routes from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville, with plans to grow the network.
Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim, Chairman of AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL), expressed his enthusiasm for the venture and said: “The launch of AirAsia Cambodia marks another momentous occasion for AirAsia in providing low-cost and high-value travel for the people of Asean to connect with friends and family and explore the region and beyond. After the most challenging period, the new airline is a significant milestone in our incredible journey of expansion and recovery from the turbulence posed by the pandemic. Cambodia offers a wealth of opportunities for cultural, historical and natural experiences, and we are proud to be able to connect travellers from all over the world to this remarkable country.”
Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL) said: “Our founders Datuk Kamarudin Meranun and Tony Fernandes have always had the vision to make Asean a smaller place and it gives us great privilege to continue that legacy.
“AirAsia has a long history in Cambodia and we see much untapped potential in the region. The launch of AirAsia Cambodia further cements our mission to truly own ASEAN for affordable travel, where our brand and footprint is strongest. Historically, we have a total of 6 routes into Cambodia across the Group, carrying 1.3 million passengers into the kingdom.
“We remain focused on building the most incredible network in our core markets that can’t be surpassed with the best value, connectivity and flight frequencies. Everything great starts with two planes, and just like our predecessors, we aim to grow AirAsia Cambodia to a fleet of 60 planes in the next five years. “With the pending merger of all of the AirAsia airlines in the Group as a single listed company, including medium haul affiliate airline AirAsia X, we will have seven airlines leveraging off one another to over 130 destinations and growing. This will truly transform the future of short and longer-haul air travel across Asean and beyond.”
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