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AirAsia X Unveils New KL-Bahrain-London Route; Starting June 2026
In the latest step of the budget airline’s global expansion efforts, AirAsia X (AAX) has officially announced a new international route connecting Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and London’s Gatwick Airport. Per the official statement, Bahrain will be the company’s strategic aviation hub, allowing it “to connect Asia with the Middle East and Europe more effectively.”
“Bahrain fits squarely into our long-term network blueprint to link ASEAN and Asia to the world,” Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia X, said. “Our focus remains on disciplined fleet expansion, strengthening core hubs, driving ancillary and digital growth, ensuring every new market strengthens the overall network. This is how we create sustainable value for the group of airlines while continuing to democratise long-haul travel,” he added.
Reuters reports that AirAsia X will launch the Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London route in June 2026 and will operate it with its A330 fleet as part of its push to expand international operations. The publication further notes that the airline has been exploring its options to refinance about US$600 million (~RM235.35 million) in debt.
Korang ambik AAX or Emirates if flying to London Gatwick airport?
June 2026 ticket for Emirates is about RM2800 return using A380.
so A330 or A380.
In the latest step of the budget airline’s global expansion efforts, AirAsia X (AAX) has officially announced a new international route connecting Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and London’s Gatwick Airport. Per the official statement, Bahrain will be the company’s strategic aviation hub, allowing it “to connect Asia with the Middle East and Europe more effectively.”
“Bahrain fits squarely into our long-term network blueprint to link ASEAN and Asia to the world,” Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia X, said. “Our focus remains on disciplined fleet expansion, strengthening core hubs, driving ancillary and digital growth, ensuring every new market strengthens the overall network. This is how we create sustainable value for the group of airlines while continuing to democratise long-haul travel,” he added.
Reuters reports that AirAsia X will launch the Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London route in June 2026 and will operate it with its A330 fleet as part of its push to expand international operations. The publication further notes that the airline has been exploring its options to refinance about US$600 million (~RM235.35 million) in debt.
Korang ambik AAX or Emirates if flying to London Gatwick airport?
June 2026 ticket for Emirates is about RM2800 return using A380.
so A330 or A380.
