AirAsia: Preliminary Operating Statistics For 2nd Quarter for Financial Year Ended 2012

AirAsia Berhad (“AirAsia” or “the company”) is pleased to announce the operating statistics for the 2nd Quarter 2012 (“2Q12”).
Malaysia AirAsia (“MAA”) sustained a flat load factor of 80% in 2Q12 despite which was pleasing due to the 12% addition whilst fares remained strong. During the 2Q11, MAA strengthen its leading position in the domestic and international market by increasing frequencies on Kuala Lumpur – Terengganu, Kuala Lumpur – Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur – Vientiane, Langkawi – Singapore, Kuala Lumpur – Saigon utilising one new aircraft that was delivered end of May 2012.

Thai AirAsia (“TAA”) was able to post a strong 2Q12 load factor of 79%, an incremental of 1 ppt year-on- year, carrying a 20% year-on-year increase on passengers of 1.9 million for the quarter. The increase was supported through an expanded capacity of 19% with new Chiang Mai – Macau route and additional frequency for our new route Bangkok – Trang for the quarter, given seasonality.

Indonesia AirAsia (“IAA”) posted stronger load factor of 78% or increased by 2 ppt year on year in 2Q12 as the result of capacity expansion followed by strong passenger demand.. Passengers carried increased by 15% whereas capacity increased by 12% year-on-year. In 2Q12, IAA continued to strengthen its hub via the introduction of Bandung – Penang, Bandung – Pekanbaru and Denpasar – Yogyakarta. IAA also increased frequency for Bandung – Kuala Lumpur and Denpasar – Surabaya.