AirAsia X has announced the resumption of direct flights between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Busan's Gimhae International Airport (PUS), starting June 17, 2026. The airline will operate four times weekly, making Busan its 21st destination in North Asia.
AirAsia X announced plans to establish Bahrain as its first hub outside Asia, connecting Southeast Asia with the Middle East and Europe through a new route to London. The Malaysian low-cost carrier has emerged from one of aviation's most challenging periods with renewed focus and financial discipline, backed by an order book of 374 aircraft.
AirAsia X has successfully completed the acquisition of AirAsia Berhad and AirAsia Aviation Group Limited from Capital A, ending a six-year consolidation process. The transaction consolidates all AirAsia-branded airlines under a single platform, while Capital A pivots to grow its non-aviation portfolio.