Markus Castro
HONG KONG – At the World Travel Awards Asia and Oceania 2025 ceremony in Hong Kong, AirAsia once again won Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for the thirteenth time and Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew for the ninth consecutive year. These honors reflect the trust and support of millions of travelers across the region.
Since its inception, AirAsia has flown nearly one billion guests and continues to elevate the travel experience with its vast network of over 130 destinations throughout Asia, Australia, and beyond. Continuing its tradition of innovation, AirAsia is planning to expand into new markets in the Middle East and Central Asia as it strives to become the world’s leading low-cost network carrier.
By leveraging its digital ecosystem and the AirAsia MOVE app, the airline offers a seamless end-to-end travel experience—guests can book flights, manage trips, check in, and board without contact. Features like Auto Visa Check further streamline travel. Alongside route expansion and personalized in-flight options, these improvements continue to make travel simpler and more connected.
Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group said: “This recognition belongs to the people at the heart of our growth, namely our guests and our 21,000 plus Allstars from across 58 nationalities. Many have been with us since our early days and together we have built not just an airline, but a movement that believes in making travel accessible for everyone. As we grow our network and evolve into a truly global low-cost network carrier, that shared spirit of inclusivity, innovation and care will continue to define us.”
Suhaila Hassan, AirAsia Group Head of Cabin Crew added: “I couldn’t be prouder of our cabin crew, they are our foremost ambassadors in the air. This recognition belongs to every Allstar, because their smiles, energy, and care make all the difference. This win is a celebration of them and the incredible spirit that continues to define who we are.”
Graham E. Cooke, Founder, World Travel Awards said: “Congratulations to AirAsia on this outstanding double win ‘Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2025’ and ‘Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew 2025’. The AirAsia team’s dedication to exceptional service standards has been undeniable this year, and it’s fitting that their excellence has been recognised by both industry professionals and travellers across the globe.”
For more than three decades, the World Travel Awards has set the benchmark for excellence in global travel and tourism. Winners are determined via a voting process that includes travel-industry professionals alongside votes from consumers worldwide, reflecting both peer recognition and public trust. This latest recognition reaffirms AirAsia’s leadership in shaping the future of low-cost travel, combining network expansion, innovation and consumer-centric service to connect more people and places than ever before.
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