AirAsia Cambodia
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Founded | 9 December 2022; 20 months ago (2022-12-09) | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 2 May 2024; 3 months ago (2024-05-02) | ||||||
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Frequent-flyer program | BIG Loyalty Programme[2] | ||||||
Fleet size | 2 | ||||||
Destinations | 3 | ||||||
Parent company | AirAsia | ||||||
Headquarters | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | ||||||
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Website | www |
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AirAsia Cambodia (Khmer: អ៊ែរ អេស៊ា ខេមបូឌា) is a Cambodian low-cost airline based at Phnom Penh International Airport. It is a joint venture between the Malaysian AirAsia and Cambodian local enterprise Sivilai Asia. The airline was launched on 9 December 2022 and started operations on 2 May 2024.[3] Cambodia is the fifth country in Southeast Asia that Capital A established AirAsia brand.
History
In May 2017, AirAsia planned to open a subsidiary company in Cambodia to handle an increase of tourists from Malaysia visiting to the Cambodian cities of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville.[4] In November 2019, after a short hiatus, AirAsia resumed its plans to establish a Cambodian subsidiary,[5] which was supported by the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation in January 2020.[6]
On 9 December 2022, AirAsia and Sivilai Asia signed a joint venture agreement to establish AirAsia Cambodia.[7] Capital A, the holding company of the AirAsia Group,[8] would own 51% of the airline, while hospitality group Sivilai Asia would own the remaining share.[9] Subject to regulatory approvals, on 18 March 2024, the airline was launched.[10] On 2 May 2024, the airline started operations.
Destinations
The airline plans to operate flights within a four-hour radius from its Cambodian bases. It would also focus on connecting ASEAN countries, as well as India, China, and North Asia.[9]
Country | City | Airport | Notes | Refs |
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Cambodia | Phnom Penh | Phnom Penh International Airport | Base | [1][11] |
Siem Reap | Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport | [11] | ||
Sihanoukville | Sihanouk International Airport | [11] | ||
Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur International Airport | [12] |
Fleet
As of July 2024[update], AirAsia Cambodia operates the following aircraft:[9]
Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
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Airbus A320-200 | 2 | 1 | 180 | XU-818 & XU-819 |
Total | 2 | 1 |
References
- ^ a b "AirAsia Cambodia heralds a new chapter for Cambodian travel and Asean integration". ttrweekly.com. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "AirAsia BIG Loyalty Programme". Airasia.com. Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ^ "Capital A unit inks deal to establish MRO business in Cambodia". The Edge Malaysia. 20 September 2023.
- ^ Willy, Adela Megan (16 May 2017). "AirAsia to set up Cambodian subsidiary — report". The Edge Markets. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ "AirAsia Group seeks partners in Cambodia, China, Myanmar". ch-aviation.com. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ Sok, Chan (10 January 2020). "AirAsia flies to new heights?". Khmer Times. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ "AirAsia to Now Launch a Low-Cost Carrier in Cambodia". Skift. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ Staff (9 December 2022). "Capital A to launch AirAsia Cambodia as it resumes growth". Bangkok Post.
- ^ a b c "AirAsia to launch Cambodian JV in 2023". ch-aviation.com. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
- ^ "AirAsia launches new low cost airline in Cambodia". The Star. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
- ^ a b c "AirAsia Cambodia ready to take off starting with three domestic destinations". ttrweekly.com. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "AirAsia Cambodia Plans Kuala Lumpur Launch in August 2024". ttrweekly.com. 22 July 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
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- Group destinations
- Tony Fernandes (CEO)
- Kamarudin Meranun (Chairman)
(year began operating
with AirAsia Group)
- Thai AirAsia (2004)
- Indonesia AirAsia (2005)
- AirAsia X (2007)
- Philippines AirAsia (2012)
- Thai AirAsia X (2014)
- AirAsia Cambodia (2024)
(year of operating
with AirAsia Group)
- FlyAsianXpress (2006–07)
- AirAsia Japan (2012–2013/2017–2020)
- AirAsia Zest (2013–2015)
- AirAsia India (2014–2022)
- Indonesia AirAsia X (2014–2019)
- Queens Park Rangers (2011–present) (English football)
- Petaling Jaya Rangers (2011–present) (Malaysian football)
- Team Lotus/Caterham F1 Team (2010–2014 defunct) (motorsport)
- Caterham Racing GP2 (2011–2014 defunct; sold to Status Grand Prix) (motorsport)
- Ongetta 125cc Team (2010) (motorsport)
- Ajo Motorsport 125cc-Moto3 (2011–2013) (motorsport)
- Caterham Moto2 (2014 defunct; rebranded as SIC Racing Team in 2015 and switch to Moto3) (motorsport)
- Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 (December 2014; 162 fatalities)
- See also
- Tune Group (parent company)
- Italics indicates defunct companies