AirAsia X
Coverage of AirAsia X in the Nexus archive.
- Malaysian airline reduces fares after drop in jet fuel prices
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X reduced fares by 5 percent on 15 June as jet fuel prices declined, with plans to continue adjusting ticket prices as fuel costs drop further. The US-Iran memorandum of understanding contributed to a significant decrease in fuel prices, which fell from $242 to $112 a barrel in Singapore, though remaining above pre-conflict levels of around $80 a barrel.
- AirAsia X postpones Bahrain flight route due to regional conflict
AirAsia X postponed its planned flight route via Bahrain until August or September due to Middle East conflict, affecting passengers who can request refunds or rescheduling. The route was initially set to launch in June, connecting Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and onward to London's Gatwick airport.
- AirAsia denies Philippine flight grounding claims, slams ‘smear campaign’
AirAsia X denied claims that its Philippine operations were being grounded, calling the reports a 'coordinated and sensationalised' smear campaign aimed at undermining fair competition in the Philippine aviation sector. The airline accused the campaign of seeking to limit consumer choice and create conditions for a market monopoly.