US EditionAirAsia X lands at London Gatwick with new flights to popular Asian capital
- AirAsia X plans to resume flights from Kuala Lumpur to London via a new hub in Bahrain starting in June, marking its first hub outside Asia and returning to London after more than a decade.
- The airline will use Airbus A321XLR jets, an extra-long-range narrow-body aircraft, to offer new intercontinental low-cost routes from Asia to Europe and Africa.
- AirAsia X aims to build Bahrain as a regional gateway with multiple daily flights and secondary routes to underserved cities across Asia, Africa, and Europe.
- Co-Founder Tony Fernandes emphasized that AirAsia X targets budget travelers to stimulate new markets and distinguish itself from Gulf carriers like Emirates and Qatar Airways.
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A daily route connecting the UK to a vibrant Asian city will return for the first time in 14 years
AirAsia X is bringing back flights from London Gatwick to Kuala Lumpur, with daily services kicking off on June 26, 2026.It's the first time travellers can fly this route since 2012, making it an exciting update for anyone dreaming of Malaysian adventures.The airline will use A330 aircraft for the journey, with a stopover in Bahrain along the way.Malaysia's vibrant capital has long been a favourite with UK tourists, and now getting there just go…
AirAsia X revives London route
The Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X on Wednesday announced plans to resume flights from Kuala Lumpur to London via a new hub in Bahrain, using the extended range of narrow-body jets to stitch fresh routes alongside established carriers.
AirAsia X Resumes London Gatwick Service From late-June 2026 — AeroRoutes
Published at 1400PST / 2200GMT 11FEB26AirAsia X today (11FEB26) announced service resumption to Europe, as the carrier opened reservations for Kuala Lumpur – Bahrain – London Gatwick route. The carrier last served London Gatwick with nonstop A340-300 service during Northern winter 2011/12 season.From 26JUN26, AirAsia X’s A330-300 aircraft will serve this route on daily basis.D7972 KUL2200 – 0040+1BAH0205+1 – 0705+1LGW 333 4D7972 KUL2200 – 0040+1…
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