How Southeast Asia’s Budget Airlines Have Become Dominant

Air Asia aircraft at terminal

AirAsia operates a fleet of more than 200 aircraft and has outstanding orders for about 360 Airbus A321neos.

Credit: Rob Finlayson
Air travel is a necessity in Southeast Asia. Home to the world’s two largest archipelagos, flying is the only practical way to get around, while the lack of serviceable rail infrastructure in many places means that it is also the fastest, safest and most efficient mode of transportation. LCCs in the...

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