AirAsia carries 100 mn guests in 8 yrs

AirAsia, a low-cost airline, has flown 100 million guests in the last eight years, said officials on Wednesday.

?The significant numbers of 100 million guests in 8 ? years represent the commitment that AirAsia, the world?s best low-cost airline holds in spearheading the change of the ASEAN travel landscape,? said an official spokesperson.

At present, AirAsia connects 22 countries and 139 routes across South East Asia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, India, Europe and Australia.

Yang Berbahagia Dato? Tony said, ?We began our journey only 8 ? years ago with and only a dream ? that everyone can fly. Today, AirAsia has the youngest and most modern fleet of 95 aircrafts, connecting 22 countries with 139 routes, 8,000 staff across the globe; and of course now ? 100 million guests (and counting)! What started as a local Malaysian brand, is now an international name, claiming the ?World?s Best Low-Cost Carrier? two years in a row.?

The 100 millionth AirAsia guest is Irma Dewi, 23 year-old housewife from Indonesia. Irma was presented with 100 free seats from AirAsia, which will enable her to travel throughout the vast route network of AirAsia for a period of two years.