Revenue for AirAsia X in Q1 2025 rises by 3% YoY to RM940.1 million
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The Company reported a income of RM940.1 million in 1Q25, rising by 3% year-on-year (“YoY”) from RM908.9 million in 1Q24 pushed by a 12% development in capability to 1.29 million seats. In line with capability growth, AirAsia X achieved a 12% YoY enhance in passenger site visitors in 1Q25, carrying 1.08 million passengers. This was pushed by sustained demand throughout core markets and environment friendly capability deployment, ensuing in a sturdy Passenger Load Factor (“PLF”) of 83%.
Ancillary income remained a key margin driver in 1Q25
This quarter, common base fare stood at RM550, aligning with the Company’s load-active, yield-passive technique. Ancillary income remained a key margin driver in 1Q25, with ancillary income per passenger rising 10% YoY to RM277. This uplift, mixed with a better passenger base, drove a 24% YoY enhance in complete ancillary income to RM298.3 million. The development displays improved takeup charges, supported by enhanced digital personalisation and focused product choices that efficiently maximised per-passenger spend.
The Company posted a web revenue of RM50.2 million, representing a 5% margin at the same time as its price base expanded parallel to operational development. Cost per ASK (“CASK”) edged up marginally to 13.97 sen pushed by barely increased staffing with further plane in operation and airport-related bills. These had been partially mitigated by a decrease jet gasoline value YoY and a discount in plane lease bills as most plane exited pay-by-hour preparations since 1Q24.
Japan, Australia and Kazakhstan emerged as key outperformers
In 1Q25, AirAsia X expanded its Available Seat Kilometres (“ASK”) by 17% YoY to 5,878 million, strategically aligning capability to seize peak demand throughout festive and vacation durations. Japan and Australia emerged as key outperformers throughout the community, with core routes delivering sturdy load components between 85% and 90%, reflecting sustained journey demand and efficient capability optimisation in high-yield markets.
AirAsia X Thailand (“TAAX”), the Company’s affiliate, recorded RM512.7 million in income and an working revenue of RM15.5 million in 1Q25. TAAX carried a complete of 500,128 passengers this quarter, up 14% YoY as seat capability elevated by 23% YoY to 604,584 seats, charting a sound PLF of 83% through the quarter. The one-off impact of the hub transition from Suvarnabhumi to Don Mueang in October 2024 has stabilised, with the community now working at peak efficiency. TAAX’s common fare held sturdy at RM833 per passenger this quarter.
As of 31 March 2025, AirAsia X’s complete fleet elevated to 19 A330 plane following the induction of 1 further plane from a third-party lessor. Of these, 17 plane had been activated and operational. TAAX maintained a fleet of 10 A330s, supporting community restoration and development throughout core markets.
Fly-Thru connectivity accounts for roughly 20% of passenger site visitors
AirAsia X CEO, Benyamin Ismail mentioned: “This has been a stellar quarter of delivering sustained passenger load and profitability. In February, we took supply of 1 further plane, and as we speak, the Company has 18 out of its 19-aircraft fleet operational. The remaining plane is on monitor for reactivation by mid-year, and we’re focussed on making certain full fleet deployment to meet market demand.
“Our community continues to reveal resilience, notably on core routes to Japan and Australia, the place load components constantly development across the 90% mark. Building on this momentum, we’re capitalising on our first-mover benefit in Central Asia by ramping up capability to Almaty, Kazakhstan in the second half of the 12 months, with additional growth in the pipeline. Recently, now we have introduced the suspension of Nairobi, Kenya. It was troublesome, however essential for us, because the preliminary assumption for premises of monetary assist didn’t materialise ultimately. Essentially, we’re pushed by disciplined community administration, permitting us to redeploy capability to higher-yielding, strategically aligned markets.
“A key pillar for our enterprise is Fly-Thru connectivity, which constantly accounts for roughly 20% of our passenger site visitors, anchored by high-performing routes from Korea, Japan and Kazakhstan. Establishing seamless connectivity units us up for an enormous upside , notably as we advance in direction of the proposed acquisition of Capital A Berhad’s aviation enterprise, which incorporates AirAsia Berhad and AirAsia Aviation Group Limited, encompassing AirAsia Thailand, AirAsia Indonesia, AirAsia Philippines and AirAsia Cambodia. The integration will unlock immense synergies and improve our community connectivity, finally elevating the enlarged group’s aggressive positioning in the area and past.
“We’re pleased to report continued double-digit growth in ancillary revenue per passenger, driven by focused personalisation and improved takeup rates. This, along with our lean cost structure and operational efficiencies, positions us for a strong 2025. We are mindful of the softer travel season in the second and third quarters, but are encouraged by the forward sales momentum. We are vigilant and prudent in the face of global geopolitical uncertainties, but are confident that we are able to stay disciplined and growth-oriented in a sustainable manner.”
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