KUALA LUMPUR, 2 July 2024: AirAsia will schedule an upgrade of its reservation and passenger-processing systems for about eight hours from 1900 (GMT+8) on 10 July to 0300 (GMT+8) on 11 July.

In a travel advisory released last Friday, the airline advises guests to take the following steps to ensure a smooth travel experience:

Self Check-In 14 Days Ahead: All guests, including those with group bookings and connecting flights between 10 and 11 July 2024, are strongly encouraged to perform self-check-in on the AirAsia MOVE app (previously known as airasia Superapp), which is already available now or 14 days before their scheduled departure time.

Arrive Early: Guests, especially those with group bookings, reduced mobility, and special needs, should arrive at the airport at least three hours ahead of their scheduled departure time to clear all travel formalities. The system upgrade will impact counter and kiosk check-in and baggage drop services at all airports where AirAsia operates.

Use E-Boarding Pass: Download your e-Boarding Pass from the AirAsia MOVE app and save it on your digital wallet or mobile phone for a smoother boarding experience without reprinting it at the airport.

Update Contact Details: Affected guests travelling during the upgrade timeframe will be notified via email and SMS text messages. Ensure your contact details are up-to-date to receive the latest notifications about your AirAsia flight status.

AirAsia flight bookings, manage booking, check-in, Flight+Hotel booking, issuance and redemption of AirAsia Rewards points, payment gateway for existing bookings, and ancillary purchases, including online duty-free, will be unavailable.  

All other services on the AirAsia MOVE app (formerly known as the airasia Superapp) and airasia.com, such as non-AirAsia flight-related services, will not be affected.

KUALA LUMPUR, 2 July 2024: The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) organised the first Asia Pacific Turboprop Safety Conference (APTSC) from 26 to 27 June 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

Over a hundred delegates, including representatives from some 20 turboprop operators based in Australia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Maldives, Nepal, Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand attended the event.

Themed ‘Empowering Resilient Growth’, the conference aimed to enhance aviation safety in air transportation, particularly in turboprop operations. This is consistent with the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) continuous safety outreach objectives.

The event provided a valuable platform for stakeholders, including regulators, turboprop operators, equipment manufacturers, aviation safety organisations and airport operators, to exchange insights, best practices, and innovations in turboprop operations. Key topics ranging from safety culture and advancements in technology to regulatory frameworks were actively discussed, reinforcing the best approaches to aviation safety.

AAPA Director General Subhas Menon commented: “The conference highlights the unique role that turboprop operators play in improving connectivity to regions where accessibility is limited. Turboprops play a crucial role in bridging the transportation gaps in access to goods, services, tourism, and, ultimately, better livelihoods for remote communities in far-flung areas. The insights and collaboration fostered during this conference will go a long way to support safe and reliable turboprop operations.”

Ensuring the highest safety standards is paramount in the aviation sector, and this conference underscored AAPA’s commitment to continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing. The AAPA extends its appreciation to all participants and supporting partners of the conference, including ATR, Pratt & Whitney, L3 Harris, Gallagher Speciality, and CAE.

KUALA LUMPUR, 1 July 2024: Preliminary May 2024 traffic figures released last week by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed solid expansion in both international air passenger demand and air cargo markets, in tandem with an acceleration in economic activity globally.

In May, the region’s airlines carried a combined total of 27.9 million international passengers, 23.9% more than in the same month last year. Traffic averaged 89.4% of 2019 levels. Measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), demand grew by 27.4% year-on-year, reflecting strength in long-haul travel markets. After accounting for a 26.4%

expansion in available seat capacity, the average international passenger load factor edged marginally higher by 0.6 percentage points to 79.0% for the month.

Driven by buoyant trade activity within the region and globally, Asian carriers saw international air cargo demand in freight tonne kilometres (FTK) register a solid 17.9% year-on-year growth in May. The average international freight load factor also climbed by 1.4 percentage points to 61.4%, following a 15.1% expansion in offered freight capacity.

AAPA Director General Subhas Menon commented on the results: “In the first five months of the year, Asia Pacific airlines carried a total of 144 million international passengers, reflecting a 44.8% increase compared to the previous corresponding period. International air cargo demand grew by 16.0% during the same period.”

He added: “The current pick-up in global economic activity, supported by business confidence levels and increased consumer spending improvements, has boosted demand for international travel and air cargo. As major players in the air cargo markets, Asia Pacific airlines have also benefitted from disruptions to ocean freight services.”

Looking ahead, Menon believes “encouraging trends in passenger and cargo traffic bode well for Asian airlines this year, following strong traffic performance for 2023.

“However, profit margins remain under pressure, with operating costs impacted by the strong US Dollar and jet fuel prices averaging above the USD100 per barrel mark during the first five months of the year.”

(SOURCE: AAPA)