[KUALA LUMPUR] AirAsia X will be rebranded as AirAsia on Jan. 19 as the airline group completes the final stage of a restructuring designed to unify its aviation operations under a single corporate identity, founder Tony Fernandes said.
The move follows AirAsia X’s ongoing $1.7 billion acquisition of short-haul airline units from sister company Capital A, a transaction that will bring both long-haul and short-haul services into one airline entity.
Fernandes said Capital A will apply to exit its PN17 financially distressed classification on Bursa Malaysia on the same day. The designation, which signals financial stress, was applied during the pandemic. Following the disposal of its airline business, Capital A will retain the group’s non-aviation assets as a holding company.
What does the AirAsia Restructuring Means for Customers?
For most passengers, the rebranding of AirAsia X to AirAsia will be largely seamless, with no impact on existing travel plans.
One brand, one airline:
Long-haul and short-haul flights will operate under a single AirAsia brand, simplifying booking, loyalty programs, and customer service.
