KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 26): Long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) will be launching more long-haul destinations as it takes delivery of more widebody aircraft over the next few years, its group chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Kamarudin Meranun said.

“As we receive more widebody aircraft over the next few years, route network expansion becomes even more crucial and we will definitely be launching more exciting long-haul destinations to stimulate travel demand. This is what we do best, connecting our guests to different parts of the world at one of the lowest fares on one of the world’s youngest Airbus fleet," Kamarudin said in a statement.

The airline celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

“We have grown from strength to strength since our inception in 2007, having flown over 30 million guests to over 25 destinations in different regions, including the US, while at the same time forming the most extensive flight network of over 125 destinations in Asia and beyond, with our short-haul affiliate AirAsia to serve a broader spectrum of guests, making us one of the largest airline groups in the world," Kamarudin added.

AAX Malaysia CEO Benyamin Ismail said moving forward, the airline's growth focus will be on tapping underserved markets and high traffic routes.

"Leveraging on the group advantage and dynamic pricing that we have as our core drivers in bringing the company forward, we promise to deliver not just low fares, but better connectivity within our region and beyond for our guests to enjoy," Benyamin added.

AAX has a firm order of 66 Airbus A330neos to be delivered from 2018 through to 2027. Together with the AirAsia group, the airline has close to 500 aircraft on firm order with Airbus.