AirAsia X To ‘Remain In Hibernation,’ Plans Fleet Cuts

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AirAsia X is reducing its Malaysia-based fleet of A330s by a third.
Credit: Joe Pries
AirAsia X (AAX) has signaled it will not resume scheduled flights until late 2020 and is cutting its fleet and network to aid its eventual recovery. The long-haul LCC said it expects “to remain in hibernation mode” with no timeline set for its return to service. Its prospects for resuming scheduled...
Adrian Schofield

Adrian is a senior air transport editor for Aviation Week, based in New Zealand. He covers commercial aviation in the Asia-Pacific region.

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