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AirAsia launches first codeshare partnership with Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines

From The Straits Times · () English

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  • AirAsia and Pegasus Airlines began a codeshare partnership connecting AirAsia’s Southeast Asian network with Pegasus’ European network through Istanbul.
  • The arrangement initially covers London, Moscow, Athens, Ankara and Zurich, with access expected to expand to more than 100 routes.
  • AirAsia plans to increase Kuala Lumpur-Istanbul service to daily flights, while its postponed Bahrain hub remains targeted for March 2027, subject to geopolitical conditions.

AirAsia has entered its first codeshare partnership with a Turkish airline, linking its Southeast Asian network to Pegasus Airlines’ European routes through Istanbul.

The agreement began on Sept. 2 and initially covers five destinations: London, Moscow, Athens, Ankara and Zurich. AirAsia said the partnership will gradually provide access to more than 100 routes between Asia and Europe through the combined networks.

Amanda Woo, AirAsia’s chief commercial officer, said the arrangement differs from the airline’s planned Bahrain hub. “This partnership with Pegasus is a totally different market, different approach, targeting the European part of the business,” she told reporters.

AirAsia said it will increase flights between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul to a daily service to support the partnership. The airline’s planned Bahrain operation remains scheduled to begin in March 2027, subject to the geopolitical situation.

The carrier had initially planned to start the Bahrain hub in June, connecting Kuala Lumpur with Bahrain and then London Gatwick, but postponed the launch because of the conflict in the Middle East.

This partnership with Pegasus is a totally different market, different approach, targeting the European part of the business.

— Amanda WooAirAsia’s chief commercial officer contrasted the Pegasus partnership with the planned Bahrain hub.
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