AirAsia expands operations to Subang Airport, to fly to Borneo from Aug 30

SUBANG (July 23): AirAsia has expanded its operations in Malaysia to the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang Airport) with two domestic destinations, namely Kuching and Kota Kinabalu, starting from Aug 30.

It marks a significant milestone in the airline's history after AirAsia started operations 23 years ago at the Subang Airport.

AirAsia Malaysia managing director Datuk Captain Fareh Mazputra said the expansion complements operations at the carrier's main hub — Terminal 2 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport — solidifying its position as the nation's biggest airline in terms of connectivity and capacity.

“The decision to operate at the Subang Airport as our second home in Kuala Lumpur is driven by several compelling factors and opportunities.

“The airport's location and proximity to the city centre and surrounding suburbs offer an optimal travel experience for guests in the vicinity,” Fareh told reporters after launching AirAsia’s operations at the Subang Airport on Tuesday.

Capital A Bhd (KL:CAPITALA) chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and chairman Datuk Kamarudin Meranun launched AirAsia way back in 2001, with only two aircraft at the Subang Airport, before moving to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport a year later.

In 2014, AirAsia moved its operations to Terminal 2 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport from the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal in Sepang after eight years of operations.

For the new operations at the Subang Airport, AirAsia will use two aircraft with 14 flights weekly, Fareh said.

He said the additional operations are expected to drive the next phase of growth, not just in Malaysia but across the region.

“We are eagerly anticipating the addition of more routes from Subang, especially international ones, which are currently in the planning stages and subject to regulatory approval.

“This will reinforce our vision of transforming Malaysia into a premier aviation hub. We are optimistic about making Subang our sixth hub in Malaysia in the near future, further bolstering our network and expanding our capacity to serve more destinations and guests,” he added.

Meanwhile, Fernandes said the government’s decision to revitalise the airport into a regional aviation hub aligns perfectly with the mission to continue revolutionising the aviation industry.

He said the company also plans to introduce AirAsia+ for flight offerings at the Subang Airport, offering more value to business travellers.

The promotional fares are available for booking on the AirAsia MOVE app and airasia.com from now until July 28 this year, for the travel period between Aug 30, 2024 and Oct 8, 2025.