Air Asia X

Airline Profile

Air Asia X is the no-frills subsidiary of Malaysian carrier Air Asia.
Air Asia X launched flights to the Malay capital Kuala Lumpur from London Stansted in March 2009, but have since upped sticks to Gatwick.

Quick Facts

  • Airline Code: D7
  • Alternative Name: Air Asia
  • Type: Long-haul no-frills

@Jodatu High speed should be just that - limited stop (which hs2 is), stations that provide onward connections (which hs2 does very poorly)

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@Jodatu You wouldn't want 3 stations in Birmingham serving #HS2 - also, double deck, 400m long trains not compatible with classic track

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@Jodatu You could make that argument about any central station or hub airport. Reality is, origin + connection passengers justify both

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