KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia X Bhd
(AAX) posted a solid passenger load factor (PLF) of 83%, an increase of three percentage points year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of 2024.
The carrier also saw its available seat per kilometre (ASK) metric rise by 74% YoY to 5,039 million, with the addition of more flights to its expanding network.
AAX saw a 90% YoY increase in passengers to 959,623, surpassing the growth in ASK capacity, driven by higher travel demand during peak periods like festive seasons and school holidays.
In terms of network, AirAsia X Malaysia launched its maiden flight to Almaty, Kazakhstan in March 2024 in its quest to enter Central Asia, starting with four times weekly flights.
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