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 in which Capital A established the AirAsia brand.
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| Founded | 9 December 2022 | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 2 May 2024 | ||||||
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| Frequent-flyer program | BIG Loyalty Programme[2] | ||||||
| Fleet size | 2 | ||||||
| Destinations | 5 | ||||||
| Parent company | AirAsia | ||||||
| Headquarters | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | ||||||
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| Website | www | ||||||
History
editIn 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
editThe 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] | |
| Singapore | Singapore | Changi Airport | [13] | |
| Vietnam | Hanoi | Noi Bai International Airport | Begins 25 January 2025 | [14] |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Tan Son Nhat International Airport | Begins 22 December 2024 | [15] |
Fleet
editAs 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 | 3 | 180 | XU-818 & XU-819 |
| Total | 2 | 3 | ||
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "AirAsia Cambodia Adds Singapore Service From Nov 2024". AeroRoutes. 16 September 2024.
- ^ "AirAsia Cambodia's international expansion continues with the launch of two new routes to Vietnam". Air Asia Newsroom. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ "AirAsia Cambodia 4Q24 International Service Expansion". Aeroroutes. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
