Capital A Berhad, operating as AirAsia is a Malaysian multinational low-cost airline headquartered near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Established in 1993 and commencing operations in 1996, the airline is the largest in Malaysia by fleet size and destinations. It operates scheduled domestic and international flights to over 166 destinations across 25 countries. Its primary hub is Kuala Lumpur International Airport, where it utilizes Terminal 2, the low-cost carrier terminal. AirAsia has a network of affiliate airlines catering to regional markets, including Thai AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia, Philippines AirAsia and AirAsia Cambodia, which have bases in cities including Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila and Phnom Penh. AirAsia X, the airline’s long-haul subsidiary, primarily serves long-distance routes. Together, these carriers form an extensive network connecting Southeast Asia with other parts of Asia, Australia and the Middle East. In 2007, The New York Times described AirAsia as a pioneer of low-cost travel in Asia. The airline is known for its innovative approaches, including introducing ticketless travel through online bookings in 2002. Wikipedia