AirAsia, Pegasus link up to bridge Asia and Europe
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia has launched its first-ever codeshare partnership with Turkey's low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines, opening up new connections between Southeast Asia and Europe via Istanbul.
AirAsia and Pegasus Airlines have formed a groundbreaking codeshare partnership to enhance connections between Southeast Asia and Europe via Istanbul. This collaboration opens up new routes connecting Kuala Lumpur to five European cities - London Stansted, Moscow Vnukovo, Ankara Esenboga, Zurich, and Athens. Over time, the partnership will expand to provide access to more than 100 routes between Asia and Europe, leveraging AirAsia's extensive network across Southeast Asia and AirAsia X's operations in Kuala Lumpur-Istanbul.
Passengers can now book connecting journeys under a single booking, with baggage checked through to their final destination, eliminating the need for additional check-ins or baggage handling in Istanbul. This partnership represents a significant milestone in AirAsia's 25-year history, showcasing its evolution from an Asean low-cost carrier to a global travel network.
AirAsia CEO Bo Lingam emphasized that this collaboration marks the next chapter in the company's growth from a leading Asean low-cost carrier into a truly global travel network. Pegasus Airlines CEO Guliz Ozturk highlighted Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen as a natural connecting point between Europe and Asia, enabling seamless travel to Kuala Lumpur and AirAsia's network of over 140 destinations across Asia Pacific.
Promotional fares for these routes will be available from September 2 to 6, 2025, subject to terms and conditions.
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