AirAsia supports festive season travel through its annual fixed fares initiatives for Lunar New Year and Hari Raya

January 8, 2026 -- AirAsia is excited to announce its yearly fixed fares initiatives today, aiming at providing affordable fares for all in the upcoming festive seasons, including Lunar New Year and Hari Raya.

This year, the fixed fares initiatives are launched concurrently as the airline welcomes two exciting festive seasons. During the festive season, AirAsia will operate an average of 1,578 flights in total during both Lunar New Year and Hari Raya period, offering more than 31,000 seats at fixed fares.

​Photo caption: (Second from left) En. Farouk Kamal, Deputy Group CEO (Corporate), AirAsia Aviation Group; YB Tuan Loke Siew Fook, Minister of Transport Malaysia; YB Datuk Haji Hasbi Bin Habibollah, Deputy Minister of Transport Malaysia and Dato' Captain Fareh Mazputra, CEO of AirAsia Malaysia at the launch of AirAsia's annual fixed fares initiatives press conference. 

Minister of Transport, YB Loke Siew Fook said: “Ensuring Malaysians travel home affordably during key festive seasons continues to be a priority for the government. AirAsia’s fixed fares initiatives reflect a strong commitment by the airline to support this goal by keeping air travel within reach for more families. Such efforts work hand in hand with existing government measures, including the RM400 FLYsiswa programme, which assists students travelling between Peninsular and East Malaysia. We remain supportive of further collaboration across the aviation industry to strengthen connectivity and benefit the rakyat.”

Dato’ Captain Fareh Mazputra, CEO of AirAsia Malaysia said: “AirAsia is kicking off the new year with double festive celebrations, offering our annual fixed fare initiatives for both the Lunar New Year and Hari Raya. With more than 31,000 seats available during the festive period, this initiative is part of our commitment to help Malaysians travel affordably and plan ahead for the festive season. We are proud to support government efforts in ensuring smooth and accessible travel for all, particularly during high-demand periods.”

In the coming Chinese New Year period, flights to Sarawak are available at RM328 all-in one way, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching, Miri, Sibu and Bintulu, while flights to Sabah are available at RM398, to Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Sandakan. Book now until 24 February 2026, for travels between 13 to 24 February 2026.

Flights for Hari Raya are also available at RM328 all-in one way to Sarawak and RM398 all-in one way to Sabah, featuring routes from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching, Miri, Sibu, Bintulu, Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Sandakan. Book now until 26 March 2026 and travel between 18 and 26 March 2026 to enjoy flights at fixed fares.

Over the past three years, AirAsia has made available more than 137,000 fixed fares seats for travel between Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak, with 761 additional flights introduced to East Malaysia to meet increased demand, ensuring families are able to plan their journeys home with greater certainty and affordability.

Guests travelling this festive season are strongly encouraged to self check-in via airasia.com or the AirAsia MOVE app, available up to 14 days prior to the departure date and use the e-Boarding Pass to board the flight. For a smooth and seamless travel experience, guests are advised to arrive early at the airport. Baggage drop counters open three (3) hours before departure for international flights, and two (2) hours prior for domestic services.

*Promotional fixed fares quoted are for one-way travel, including passenger service charge, regulatory service charges, fuel surcharges, and other applicable fees. Valid for selected flights only. T&C apply.

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