AirAsia is world’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 13th year

AirAsia has been crowned the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022 for the 13th consecutive year. 

Considered the global benchmark of airline excellence, the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022 were decided by a survey of 14.3 million customers of over 100 nationalities who have reviewed over 300 airlines from September 2021 to August 2022. 

Congratulating AirAsia on the Award, Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said: “Congratulations to AirAsia for winning this prestigious award for 13 years in a row. 

“This is indeed a significant milestone not just for AirAsia but also for Malaysia. 

“AirAsia has been a trailblazer in revolutionising low-cost travel in Malaysia and Asean, contributing significant tourism and economic benefits to our great nation. 

“Thank you, AirAsia, for continuing to put Malaysian aviation on the world map.”

CEO of Capital A, Tony Fernandes, who received the award at the Langham Hotel in London on Friday, said: “We did it again! This year feels more special than previous years, as voters supported us despite the most difficult past few years triggered by Covid. 

“The fact that we are back in the sky is incredible in itself, with no significant business benefactors and virtually no flying for nearly two years.  

“My sincere gratitude goes to the Skytrax organisers, to the more than 700 million guests who have flown with us, and to those who have repeatedly voted for us in these passenger’s choice awards. 

“Last but not least, I’d like to dedicate this award to my fantastic team of Allstars, whose unwavering can-do spirit and attitude have led us this far.

“If there is one silver lining of the past few years, we have used the downtime in flying so we can return more robust than ever. 

“Just a few days ago, we had record day sales using our data and tremendous brand. We can now provide our guests with a complete travel ecosystem where they can enjoy travel, e-commerce, logistics and fintech from our travel and lifestyle platform.

“Finally, I see blue skies ahead once again. We have survived, rebuilt, and are recovering, delivering greater value and choice than ever.”

Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, said: “AirAsia redefined low-cost air travel in Asia and continues to be a firm favourite with customers despite the recent post-pandemic challenges. 

“Winning the award for the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline and an extraordinary 13th time is a fantastic achievement, and we congratulate all the members of the AirAsia family on this momentous occasion.”