AirAsia

AirAsia is Malaysia's largest low-cost carrier and one of the most prominent budget airlines in Asia. Founded in 1993 and relaunched under new ownership in 2001, the airline transformed regional air travel by making flying accessible to the mass market through ultra-low fares and a no-frills service model. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, AirAsia operates an extensive network spanning Southeast Asia, South Asia, East Asia, and beyond. The airline has spawned several affiliate carriers across the region, including Indonesia AirAsia, AirAsia Philippines, and Thai AirAsia, creating one of the largest low-cost aviation groups in the world. AirAsia has consistently been recognized as the World's Best Low-Cost Airline by Skytrax for numerous consecutive years, cementing its reputation as the benchmark for budget travel in Asia. The group has grown to carry hundreds of millions of passengers and continues to expand its digital and travel services beyond traditional aviation.