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 plans to start operations on 2 May 2024.[2] Cambodia is the fifth country in Southeast Asia that Capital A established AirAsia brand.
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| Founded | 9 December 2022 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 2 May 2024 | ||||||
| AOC # | TBA | ||||||
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| Frequent-flyer program | BIG Loyalty Programme[1] | ||||||
| Fleet size | 1 | ||||||
| Destinations | TBA | ||||||
| Parent company | AirAsia | ||||||
| Headquarters | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | ||||||
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| Website | www | ||||||
History edit
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.[3] In November 2019, after a short hiatus, AirAsia resumed its plans to establish a Cambodian subsidiary,[4] which was supported by the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation in January 2020.[5]
On 9 December 2022, AirAsia and Sivilai Asia signed a joint venture agreement to establish AirAsia Cambodia.[6] Capital A, the holding company of the AirAsia Group,[7] would own 51% of the airline, while hospitality group Sivilai Asia would own the remaining share.[8] Subject to regulatory approvals, on 18 March 2024 the airline announced it would commence operations on 2 May 2024.[9]
Destinations edit
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.[8]
| Country | City | Airport | Based | Notes | Refs |
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| Cambodia | Phnom Penh | Phnom Penh International Airport | Base | begins 2 May 2024 | |
| Siem Reap | Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport | Base | begins 2 May 2024 | ||
| Sihanoukville | Sihanouk International Airport | begins 2 May 2024 | |||
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur | Kuala Lumpur International Airport | TBA | ||
| Thailand | Bangkok | Don Mueang International Airport | TBA |
Fleet edit
AirAsia Cambodia plans to start operations with 2 Airbus A320-200 aircraft.[8]
| Aircraft | In Service | Orders | Passengers | Notes |
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| Airbus A320-200 | — | 1 | 180 | XU-819 Was Delivered on April 20, 2024 |
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References edit
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
