In brief
AirAsia has brought its FREE* Seats Town campaign to Penang for the first time, offering 12 million promotional seats across more than 130 destinations. The company says the campaign is intended to support travel demand for the first half of 2025 and make travel more accessible. The promotion and AirAsia X’s anniversary Big Sale began on November 2, with bookings available through November 10 for travel from April 21, 2025, to March 28, 2026. AirAsia X is also advertising one-way fares from RM221 and Premium Flatbed fares from RM899. A two-day event at Gurney Paragon Mall includes performances, talk shows, giveaways and opportunities to win flights. AirAsia says the campaign aligns with efforts to support Malaysia’s tourism sector.
Key takeaways
- AirAsia’s FREE* Seats Town campaign arrives in Penang with 12 million promotional seats covering more than 130 destinations.
- Bookings run through November 10 for eligible travel from April 21, 2025, to March 28, 2026.
- AirAsia X’s Big Sale advertises fares from RM221 one way and Premium Flatbed fares from RM899.
- The Penang event features performances, talk shows, giveaways and chances to win flights.
PENANG, November 4, 2024 -- Enjoy free* seats to your favourite getaways, such as Penang, Bali, Medan, Bhubaneswar, Siem Reap, and more, while immersing yourself in fascinating cultures and savouring delicious local delicacies.


(Third from left) Liyana Mahizzan, Head of Commercial of AirAsia along with the special guests The Kuans (Mskuan, Jestinna Kuan & Perry Kuan) together at Gurney Paragon Mall, Penang to launch AirAsia Free Seats Town today.
AirAsia’s iconic FREE* Seats Town campaign lands at its third-largest hub in Malaysia, Penang, to end the year on a high note with 12 million promotional seats up for grabs. This campaign represents a key step for the airline in building travel demand for the first half of 2025, making travel more accessible and affordable for explorers eager to discover vibrant destinations within AirAsia’s extensive network.


In addition to the celebration, AirAsia X is commemorating 17 years of adventures by offering special promotional fares with its Big Sale for guests seeking to explore destinations beyond Asia. Pack your bags and embark on a journey to cities like Taipei, Chongqing, Nairobi, Almaty, and more, with fares starting from as low as RM221** all-in one way. Enhance your in-flight experience by selecting AAX’s award-winning Premium Flatbed, with fares starting from just RM899** all-in one way.
In conjunction with the double celebrations, the airline is hosting the ‘AirAsia FREE Seats Town’ event at Penang Gurney Paragon Mall today and tomorrow, where visitors can win exclusive AirAsia merchandise, freebies from the airline’s partners such as AirAsia Duty Free & Merchandise, AirAsia Value Pack, Santan, AirAsia Hotels, Tune Protect, AirAsia Rewards as well as AirAsia Ride, and free flights to their dream destinations! To elevate the excitement, the event will feature performances by local artists and engaging talk shows to keep the atmosphere lively.
Paul Carroll, Chief Commercial Officer of AirAsia Aviation Group said: “We are thrilled to witness the increase in travel demand this year and to be able to accelerate this growth by offering 12 million guaranteed promotional seats this time, ending the year on a high note. This final quarterly sale represents a significant step forward into the first half of 2025, supporting our vision of making travel accessible and affordable for everyone.
“With Malaysia set to benefit from the anticipated influx of tourists next year as the global travel and tourism industry fully recovers, we look forward to contributing positively in facilitating air travel and playing our role as one of the industry leaders. We are committed to supporting the government’s initiative within the tourism sector to attract 35.6 million tourists for Visit Malaysia 2026.”
The AirAsia FREE* Seats Town campaign and Big Sale start today, 2 November 2024 at 12pm (GMT+8). Don’t miss the opportunity to book your flight now until 10 November 2024 via airasia.com or the AirAsia MOVE app (formerly airasia Superapp). Gear up for an unforgettable travel experience when you fly between 21 April 2025 and 28 March 2026.
*Free Seat fare is only applicable for the BASE FARE, excluding airport taxes, MAVCOM fee, fuel surcharges and other applicable fees. All-in fare starts from RM39 one-way (Domestic) and RM75 one-way (International). Other terms and conditions apply.
**All-in one-way fares start from RM221 and are inclusive of airport taxes, MAVCOM fee, fuel surcharges, and other applicable fees. Other terms and conditions apply.
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At a glance
- Company
- AirAsia
- Announcement
- Event
- Location
- Penang, Malaysia
Key figures
- Promotional seats
- 12 million
- Destinations
- more than 130
- Starting all-in one-way fare
- RM221
- Starting Premium Flatbed all-in one-way fare
- RM899
- Starting domestic one-way fare
- RM39
- Starting international one-way fare
- RM75
People
- Liyana MahizzanHead of Commercial of AirAsia
- Paul CarrollChief Commercial Officer of AirAsia Aviation Group
- MskuanSpecial guest
- Jestinna KuanSpecial guest
- Perry KuanSpecial guest
Products and programs
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