AIRASIA CONTRIBUTES TO MAKING KUALA LUMPUR AN LCC MEGAHUB

AirAsia welcomes the findings of the

OAG Megahubs Index 2019 reaffirming Kuala Lumpur International Airport as the world’s most internationally connected low-cost megahub. Kuala Lumpur came in ahead of Manila, Singapore, Incheon and San Diego with OAG noting that connectivity at Kuala Lumpur was “considerably higher than the rest of the Top 25” in the low-cost category. OAG Megahubs Index 2019 outlines the world’s most internationally connected megahubs by comparing the number of scheduled international flights with the number of destinations served from the airport.

AirAsia Group President Bo Lingam said, “As the single largest carrier operating out of klia2, the OAG Megahubs Index illustrates the significant contribution AirAsia is making towards connecting people with the world and the ongoing development of Malaysia as a global aviation and aerospace hub.” He added “LCCs and low-cost air connectivity are integral to Malaysia’s aviation and tourism industries. A common understanding and appreciation between airports, regulators and the government must exist in order for the country to thrive as a preferred travel destination.” AirAsia as a group carries 57,000 passengers daily on more than 320 flights on 151 international routes out of klia2, constituting 97 per cent of the total effort.