Airline Guide · Asia
AirAsia (AK)
Asia's largest low-cost carrier group, AirAsia operates extensive intra-Asian service from bases across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
AK airline facts
IATA Code
AK
ICAO Code
AXM
Callsign
Red Cap
Country
Malaysia
Headquarters
Sepang
Region
Asia
Alliance
Independent
Founded
1993
AirAsia hubs
Primary airports where AirAsia concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
Frequently asked: AK
Where is AirAsia based?
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AirAsia (IATA: AK, ICAO: AXM) is headquartered in Sepang, Malaysia. The airline was founded in 1993 and operates a fleet of approximately 220 aircraft.
What is AirAsia's IATA code?
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The IATA code for AirAsia is AK. The ICAO code is AXM. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Red Cap".
Which alliance does AirAsia belong to?
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AirAsia is an independent airline and does not belong to any of the three major airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or oneworld), though it may have codeshare partnerships with other carriers.
What are AirAsia's primary hubs?
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AirAsia operates primary hubs at KUL. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does AirAsia have?
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AirAsia operates a fleet of approximately 220 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was AirAsia founded?
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AirAsia was founded in 1993, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history.
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