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The Bahrain-London sector could be AAX’s 2d 5th-Freedom path, marking the growth of the airline past its homeground Asia, to serve the worldwide funds commute sector. Setting out on 26 June 2026, those strategic routes identify Bahrain as AAX’s first world hub, strengthening its position as a key gateway between Southeast Asia, the Heart East and Europe. Leveraging Bahrain’s strategic location and aviation construction, the KUL-BAH-LGW provider anchors a multi-sector path anchored on transit and partnership alternatives.
Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A and Consultant to AAX mentioned: “This is a defining step in the next phase of AAX’s growth. Bahrain as our strategic aviation hub allows us to connect Asia with the Middle East and Europe more effectively while creating a scalable platform for future growth. Beyond the airline, this partnership strengthens the broader aviation ecosystem, enabling Capital A businesses such as cargo and MRO services to scale alongside AAX. Today, Teleport marks an important milestone as its first flight arrives in Bahrain, following its recent USD50 million capital raise – a move that will help position the Kingdom as a key aviation and logistics hub in the region. Looking ahead, we will deepen partnerships with airports, tourism authorities and industry stakeholders to unlock new demand corridors. We are building a growth engine that balances connectivity, commercial performance and operational resilience, while staying true to our value proposition of affordable long-haul travel.”
H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and Nationwide Economic system of the Kingdom of Bahrain mentioned, “This agreement with AirAsia X is a strategic decision that reflects Bahrain’s strength as an economic partner, and its role as a centre for regional and global connectivity. The investment will reinforce Bahrain’s position as a key gateway linking Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, while delivering tangible economic benefits. It will create direct employment across aviation operations and generate wider opportunities across tourism, logistics, hospitality, and related services. Just as importantly, it will support skills development and long-term career pathways for Bahrainis in a global industry that continues to evolve and grow. We are proud to welcome AirAsia X as a member of TeamBahrain.”
With the release of this path, AirAsia X continues to construct on its community of greater than 150 locations international and redefine each its short-haul and long-haul commute through combining low cost potency, strategic partnerships and hub-based connectivity – cementing its ambition to be a actually world airline. AirAsia X has established Kuala Lumpur as its primary gateway, connecting vacationers to 95 locations throughout 23 Asian international locations with just about 2,000 weekly flights, together with routes to Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Australia, and Japan. Running with AAX’s A330 fleet, the brand new KUL-BAH-LGW provider additional broadens get admission to for travellers from Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam and different key markets, growing extra reasonably priced and handy pathways to Bahrain and London.
