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Air Asia X volerà da Kuala Lumpur a Londra via Bahrain
Air Asia X da giugno 2026 volerà da KUL a Londra con stop intermedio in Bahrain:
AirAsia X goes global with launch of Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London route, establishing Bahrain as its first strategic hub to Europe
MANAMA, Bahrain, 11 February 2026 - AirAsia X (AAX) Berhad celebrated a monumental milestone in the airline’s global expansion strategy with the announcement of two long-awaited international routes, connecting Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and onwards to London Gatwick (KUL-BAH-LGW), at press conference in Bahrain today.
The Bahrain-London sector would be AAX’s second Fifth-Freedom route, marking the expansion of the airline beyond its homeground Asia, to serve the global budget travel sector. Commencing on 26 June 2026, these strategic routes establish Bahrain as AAX’s first global hub, strengthening its role as a key gateway between Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Leveraging Bahrain’s strategic location and aviation structure, the KUL-BAH-LGW service anchors a multi-sector route anchored on transit and partnership opportunities.
Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A and Advisor to AAX said: “This is a defining step in the next phase of AAX’s growth. Bahrain as our strategic aviation hub allows us to connect Asia with the Middle East and Europe more effectively while creating a scalable platform for future growth. Beyond the airline, this partnership strengthens the broader aviation ecosystem, enabling Capital A businesses such as cargo and MRO services to scale alongside AAX. Today, Teleport marks an important milestone as its first flight arrives in Bahrain, following its recent USD50 million capital raise - a move that will help position the Kingdom as a key aviation and logistics hub in the region. Looking ahead, we will deepen partnerships with airports, tourism authorities and industry stakeholders to unlock new demand corridors. We are building a growth engine that balances connectivity, commercial performance and operational resilience, while staying true to our value proposition of affordable long-haul travel.”
H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy of the Kingdom of Bahrain said, “This agreement with AirAsia X is a strategic decision that reflects Bahrain’s strength as an economic partner, and its role as a centre for regional and global connectivity. The investment will reinforce Bahrain’s position as a key gateway linking Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, while delivering tangible economic benefits. It will create direct employment across aviation operations and generate wider opportunities across tourism, logistics, hospitality, and related services. Just as importantly, it will support skills development and long-term career pathways for Bahrainis in a global industry that continues to evolve and grow. We are proud to welcome AirAsia X as a member of TeamBahrain.”
With the launch of this route, AirAsia X continues to build on its network of more than 150 destinations worldwide and redefine both its short-haul and long-haul travel by combining low-cost efficiency, strategic partnerships and hub-based connectivity - cementing its ambition to be a truly global airline. AirAsia X has established Kuala Lumpur as its major gateway, connecting travelers to 95 destinations across 23 Asian countries with nearly 2,000 weekly flights, including routes to Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Australia and Japan. Operating with AAX’s A330 fleet, the new KUL-BAH-LGW service further broadens access for travellers from Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam and other key markets, creating more affordable and convenient pathways to Bahrain and London.
In celebration of this milestone, AAX is offering introductory first-come first-served promotional fares from RM99* and RM199* all-in-one way respectively from Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and London with subsequent fares starting from RM299* and RM399* on both sectors. Guests can also travel on the airline’s award-winning Premium Flatbed from RM2,999* all-in one way on both sectors for an elevated in-flight experience. Flights are available for booking starting today until 22 February 2026 for the travel period between 26 June and 30 November 2026, on airasia.com and the AirAsia MOVE app.
https://newsroom.airasia.com/
AirAsia X goes global with launch of Kuala Lumpur-Bahrain-London route, establishing Bahrain as its first strategic hub to Europe
MANAMA, Bahrain, 11 February 2026 - AirAsia X (AAX) Berhad celebrated a monumental milestone in the airline’s global expansion strategy with the announcement of two long-awaited international routes, connecting Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and onwards to London Gatwick (KUL-BAH-LGW), at press conference in Bahrain today.
The Bahrain-London sector would be AAX’s second Fifth-Freedom route, marking the expansion of the airline beyond its homeground Asia, to serve the global budget travel sector. Commencing on 26 June 2026, these strategic routes establish Bahrain as AAX’s first global hub, strengthening its role as a key gateway between Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Leveraging Bahrain’s strategic location and aviation structure, the KUL-BAH-LGW service anchors a multi-sector route anchored on transit and partnership opportunities.
Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A and Advisor to AAX said: “This is a defining step in the next phase of AAX’s growth. Bahrain as our strategic aviation hub allows us to connect Asia with the Middle East and Europe more effectively while creating a scalable platform for future growth. Beyond the airline, this partnership strengthens the broader aviation ecosystem, enabling Capital A businesses such as cargo and MRO services to scale alongside AAX. Today, Teleport marks an important milestone as its first flight arrives in Bahrain, following its recent USD50 million capital raise - a move that will help position the Kingdom as a key aviation and logistics hub in the region. Looking ahead, we will deepen partnerships with airports, tourism authorities and industry stakeholders to unlock new demand corridors. We are building a growth engine that balances connectivity, commercial performance and operational resilience, while staying true to our value proposition of affordable long-haul travel.”
H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy of the Kingdom of Bahrain said, “This agreement with AirAsia X is a strategic decision that reflects Bahrain’s strength as an economic partner, and its role as a centre for regional and global connectivity. The investment will reinforce Bahrain’s position as a key gateway linking Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, while delivering tangible economic benefits. It will create direct employment across aviation operations and generate wider opportunities across tourism, logistics, hospitality, and related services. Just as importantly, it will support skills development and long-term career pathways for Bahrainis in a global industry that continues to evolve and grow. We are proud to welcome AirAsia X as a member of TeamBahrain.”
With the launch of this route, AirAsia X continues to build on its network of more than 150 destinations worldwide and redefine both its short-haul and long-haul travel by combining low-cost efficiency, strategic partnerships and hub-based connectivity - cementing its ambition to be a truly global airline. AirAsia X has established Kuala Lumpur as its major gateway, connecting travelers to 95 destinations across 23 Asian countries with nearly 2,000 weekly flights, including routes to Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Australia and Japan. Operating with AAX’s A330 fleet, the new KUL-BAH-LGW service further broadens access for travellers from Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam and other key markets, creating more affordable and convenient pathways to Bahrain and London.
In celebration of this milestone, AAX is offering introductory first-come first-served promotional fares from RM99* and RM199* all-in-one way respectively from Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and London with subsequent fares starting from RM299* and RM399* on both sectors. Guests can also travel on the airline’s award-winning Premium Flatbed from RM2,999* all-in one way on both sectors for an elevated in-flight experience. Flights are available for booking starting today until 22 February 2026 for the travel period between 26 June and 30 November 2026, on airasia.com and the AirAsia MOVE app.
https://newsroom.airasia.com/
- cesare.caldi
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Re: Air Asia X volerà da Kuala Lumpur a Londra via Bahrain
Un A330 penso che potrebbe volare senza scalo da KUK e Londra, quindi sarebbe interessante capire come mai hanno scelto di fare questo stop in Bahrein, ok gli hanno dato la quinta libertà, forse pensavano di non avere sufficienti pax per riempire il volo non stop e quindi pensano di compensare vendendo le due semi tratte.
Bisogna capire se anche eventuali altre rotte verso l'Europa che apriranno saranno sempre operate via BAH
Bisogna capire se anche eventuali altre rotte verso l'Europa che apriranno saranno sempre operate via BAH
Re: Air Asia X volerà da Kuala Lumpur a Londra via Bahrain
Air Asia X ha "vecchi" 333 e come range KUL-LHR sarebbero molto prossimi al limite massimo (as the crow flies, magari seguendo le rotte sono pure fuori limite): credo che lo scalo sia sostanzialmente obbligatorio, a maggior ragione visto che c'è la V libertà.cesare.caldi ha scritto: ↑mar 17 feb 2026, 09:34:45 Un A330 penso che potrebbe volare senza scalo da KUK e Londra, quindi sarebbe interessante capire come mai hanno scelto di fare questo stop in Bahrein, ok gli hanno dato la quinta libertà, forse pensavano di non avere sufficienti pax per riempire il volo non stop e quindi pensano di compensare vendendo le due semi tratte.
Bisogna capire se anche eventuali altre rotte verso l'Europa che apriranno saranno sempre operate via BAH
Re: Air Asia X volerà da Kuala Lumpur a Londra via Bahrain
Per completezza: la rotta KUL-LGW (in precedenza KUL-STN) come la rotta KUL-ORY erano operate “nonstop” da D7 fino al 2012 ma con 343 (nel frattempo dismessi dalla flotta).
Re: Air Asia X volerà da Kuala Lumpur a Londra via Bahrain
Ah ecco perché aeroroutes parla di ripristino
- cesare.caldi
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Re: Air Asia X volerà da Kuala Lumpur a Londra via Bahrain
Secondo me gli converrebbe rinnovare la flotta degli A330 ormai vetusta e prendere dei 787 in questo modo non avrebbero problemi di autonomia e potrebbero volare diretti da KUL all' Europa senza dover spezzare il volo con uno scalo aggiuntivo
Re: Air Asia X volerà da Kuala Lumpur a Londra via Bahrain
L'intenzione pare proprio quella.cesare.caldi ha scritto: ↑mar 17 feb 2026, 09:34:45
Bisogna capire se anche eventuali altre rotte verso l'Europa che apriranno saranno sempre operate via BAH
- malpensante
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Air Asia X volerà da Kuala Lumpur a Londra via Bahrain
Scalo a BAH? Boh!
Il differenziale di prezzo deve essere davvero notevole perché il passeggero faccia quella scelta.
Il differenziale di prezzo deve essere davvero notevole perché il passeggero faccia quella scelta.
Re: Air Asia X volerà da Kuala Lumpur a Londra via Bahrain
E’ una LCC e quindi le tariffe saranno sicuramente “appetibili” rispetto alle opzioni dirette di BA e MH, e credo che sulla KUL-LON i pax annui non siano pochi (oltre poi ai pax che useranno solo i segmenti KUL-BAH o BAH-LGW).malpensante ha scritto: ↑mer 18 feb 2026, 16:44:43 Il differenziale di prezzo deve essere davvero notevole perché il passeggero faccia quella scelta.
Re: Air Asia X volerà da Kuala Lumpur a Londra via Bahrain
concordo, attualmente la situazione voli tra le destinazioni citate è la seguente:robix ha scritto:E’ una LCC e quindi le tariffe saranno sicuramente “appetibili” rispetto alle opzioni dirette di BA e MH, e credo che sulla KUL-LON i pax annui non siano pochi (oltre poi ai pax che useranno solo i segmenti KUL-BAH o BAH-LGW).malpensante ha scritto: ↑mer 18 feb 2026, 16:44:43 Il differenziale di prezzo deve essere davvero notevole perché il passeggero faccia quella scelta.
Kuala Lumpur-Londra Lhr BA 7xw e MH 14xw;
Bahrain-Londra Lhr BA 7xw e GF 14xw.
A mio avviso c'è posto anche per Air Asia X.
- cesare.caldi
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Re: Air Asia X volerà da Kuala Lumpur a Londra via Bahrain
Per convincere qualcuno a volare con loro facendo scalo a BAH e volando con allestimento ultra low cost i loro prezzi dovranno essere sensibilmente piu' bassi non solo dei voli nonstop KUL-Londra ma anche di tutte le altre innumerevoli combinazioni con scalo di compagnie legacy KUL-XXX-LON
Re: Air Asia X volerà da Kuala Lumpur a Londra via Bahrain
Sulla Kuala Lumpur - Bahrain l'unico player sarà Air Asia X, GF ha da qualche anno chiuso la tratta.
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