Annual Report 2019

2019 Highlights (CONT’D) 13 November AirAsia Malaysia unveils a ‘Save our Malayan Tiger’ aircraft livery in support of the Malaysian Government’s campaign to protect the fast-disappearing Malayan tiger. 15 November AirAsia India announces new routes connecting New Delhi—Kochi and New Delhi—Ahmedabad. 15 November AirAsia.com announces the sale of other airline flights in partnership with Kiwi.com. 19 November AirAsia relocates its operations in Hong Kong to Terminal 1 of Hong Kong International Airport. 21 November Teleport expands into Europe with a new direct interline agreement with Lufthansa Cargo. 22 November AirAsia marks new era with brand-new Airbus A321neo, which has a higher capacity with 50 more seats, longer range and greater efficiency. AirAsia Malaysia is the first airline in the Group to receive the aircraft type. 26 November AirAsia India starts check-in for flights at New Delhi Metro station. 27 November AirAsia awarded Best Sustainability in the Community at the Sustainable Business Awards Malaysia 2019. 29 November AirAsia wins World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for the seventh consecutive year at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2019. 2 December Santan opens its first flagship restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. 6 December AirAsia sets up new joint venture with Universal Music Group and launches RedRecords. 12 December Ground Team Red (GTR) launches its latest, state-of-the-art digitalised air cargo hub in Sepang. 16 December AirAsia Japan announces Jun Aida as new COO effective 1 January 2020. 17 December AirAsia.com introduces new bundle deal offerings on its website. 17 December AirAsia India appoints Ankur Garg as its Chief Commercial Officer. 20 December AirAsia’s inflight food brand, Santan, wins best inflight meal for 2019 at SunStar’s Best of Cebu awards. 18 MORE THAN JUST AN AIRLINE >