AirAsia Cambodia

AirAsia Cambodia
អ៊ែរ អេស៊ា ខេមបូឌា
IATA ICAO Callsign
TBA TBA TBA
Founded9 December 2022; 12 months ago (2022-12-09)
Commenced operationsTBA
AOC #TBA
Operating bases
Frequent-flyer programBIG Loyalty Programme[1]
Fleet size4
DestinationsTBA
Parent companyAirAsia
HeadquartersPhnom Penh, Cambodia
Key people
Websitewww.airasia.com
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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 in November 2023.[2] Cambodia is the fifth country in Southeast Asia that Capital A established AirAsia brand.

History

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, the airline is planned to commence operations in late 2023.[9]

Destinations

Main article: List of AirAsia Group destinations

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
Cambodia Phnom Penh Phnom Penh International Airport Base
Siem Reap Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport Base
Sihanoukville Sihanouk International Airport
Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur International Airport Planning late 2023
Thailand Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport Planning late 2023

Fleet

AirAsia Cambodia plans to start operations with two Airbus A321neos, and will expand to 15 in the near future.[8]

AirAsia Cambodia fleet
Aircraft In Service Orders Passengers Notes
Airbus A321neo — 4 236
Total 4

References

  1. ^ "AirAsia BIG Loyalty Programme". Airasia.com. Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  2. ^ "Capital A unit inks deal to establish MRO business in Cambodia". The Edge Malaysia.
  3. ^ Willy, Adela Megan (16 May 2017). "AirAsia to set up Cambodian subsidiary — report". The Edge Markets. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  4. ^ "AirAsia Group seeks partners in Cambodia, China, Myanmar". ch-aviation.com. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  5. ^ Sok, Chan (10 January 2020). "AirAsia flies to new heights?". Khmer Times. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  6. ^ "AirAsia to Now Launch a Low-Cost Carrier in Cambodia". Skift. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  7. ^ Staff (9 December 2022). "Capital A to launch AirAsia Cambodia as it resumes growth". Bangkok Post.
  8. ^ a b c "AirAsia to launch Cambodian JV in 2023". ch-aviation.com. 12 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  9. ^ "AirAsia launches new low cost airline in Cambodia". The Star. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 9 December 2022.