MOVE inked partnerships with Ethiopian Airlines, Vietjet Air and Garuda Indonesia through individual signing ceremonies held at its Kuala Lumpur headquarters across the fourth quarter of 2025.
December 24, 2025 -- MOVE Closes 2025 with Three Major Global Airline Partnerships
AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), Asia's best travel booking app, is capping off a strong 2025 by securing strategic partnerships with Ethiopian Airlines, Vietjet Air and Garuda Indonesia.
The addition of these major carriers further solidifies MOVE’s position as the region’s leading homegrown online travel agent (OTA), following its recent third consecutive win as Asia’s Best Travel Booking App at the World Travel Tech Awards 2025.
With these new airlines as direct partners, MOVE users can now access an even wider range of regional and long-haul routes to seamlessly complete their journey within one convenient app.
At a glance
- Company
- AirAsia MOVE (MOVE)
- Announcement
- Partnership
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur
Key figures
- Year-on-year growth in seats sold in Vietnam
- 25%
- Other global carriers with direct partnerships
- 70
- Other airlines available through authorised suppliers
- about 700
- Hotels available on the platform
- 1 million+
People
- Nadia OmerChief Executive Officer of MOVE
Products and programs
Nadia Omer, Chief Executive Officer of MOVE, said, “We are grateful to our airline partners for placing their trust in MOVE as a distribution partner. We are witnessing a significant shift in demand as travellers seek more flight options, and we are happy to work directly with more airlines to provide exactly that. A significant observation is that Vietnam has emerged as a standout market, recording 25% growth in seats sold year-on-year, reflecting the successful penetration and growing appeal of multi-carrier options on MOVE.
Together, we are building a stronger ecosystem that empowers travellers with more choice while supporting our airline partners’ growth across key markets.”
Ethiopian Airlines, Vietjet Air and Garuda Indonesia joined 70 other notable global carriers who partnered directly with MOVE. Complementing these direct partnerships, MOVE also has a selection of about 700 other airlines through its authorised suppliers for travellers to choose from. Beyond flights, the platform offers access to 1 million+ hotels, airport transfers, online duty-free shopping, travel insurance and more.
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In brief
AirAsia MOVE (MOVE) says it signed direct partnerships with Ethiopian Airlines, Vietjet Air and Garuda Indonesia during the fourth quarter of 2025. The signing ceremonies took place at the company’s Kuala Lumpur headquarters. The agreements add the three carriers to MOVE’s direct airline partners, giving users access to additional regional and long-haul routes through its booking platform. CEO Nadia Omer cited a 25% year-on-year increase in seats sold in Vietnam, which the company linked to demand for multi-carrier options. MOVE says the new partners join 70 other global carriers with direct arrangements, alongside about 700 airlines available through authorised suppliers. The company also lists hotel bookings, airport transfers, online duty-free shopping and travel insurance among its other platform offerings.
Key takeaways
- MOVE announced direct airline partnerships with Ethiopian Airlines, Vietjet Air and Garuda Indonesia.
- The signing ceremonies were held at MOVE’s Kuala Lumpur headquarters during the fourth quarter of 2025.
- The company reported 25% year-on-year growth in seats sold in Vietnam.
- MOVE says it offers flights from direct partners and about 700 airlines through authorised suppliers.
