AirAsia warns of longer airport queues during Deepavali holiday period

AirAsia has cautioned passengers to plan for longer wait times at airports during the Deepavali holiday season. The airline is advising travelers to arrive two hours early for domestic flights and three hours early for international departures to accommodate potential delays at check-in, security, and immigration checkpoints. At Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2, check-in counters will close an hour before domestic flights and 45 minutes before international flights.

Passengers can track their flight status and receive updates via the AirAsia MOVE app, and those who have completed online check-in can use airport kiosks to print their baggage tags. International travelers should ensure they meet the entry requirements of their destination and transit countries, including visa requirements. AirAsia's Auto Visa Check feature can verify most travel documents in real-time during online check-in.

Counter check-in services will be available for passengers with special needs, such as reduced mobility, infants, pregnant women, seniors, and unaccompanied minors. Malaysian passport holders are encouraged to download the MyNIISe or MyBorderPass apps for smoother immigration clearance at KLIA Terminal 2. While some airports require printed boarding passes, AirAsia advises passengers to verify their boarding pass electronically through the MOVE app.