Malaysia’s Capital A in wide-ranging partnership with Garuda Indonesia
AirAsia Aviation will for the first time begin interlining arrangements with a third-party carrier, as part of a wider strategic partnership between parent Capital A and the Garuda Indonesia Group. From the first quarter of 2024, AirAsia Aviation, which has units in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand, will interline with Garuda low-cost unit Citilink, tapping into the latter’s extensive domestic network. The partnership extends to over 50 domestic points in Citilink’s network, along with AirAsia Aviation’s 150 international destinations in Southeast Asia. The interline partnership is “poised to provide travellers with unparalleled access to a multitude of underserved third and fourth-tier cities in Indonesia”. Citilink, meanwhile, sees the partnership as expanding its presence internationally. Citilink chief Dewa Kadek Rai says: “Through the integration networks of both airlines, leveraging AirAsia’s strength in Asean routes and Citilink’s strength in domestic routes, it is hoped that the aviation industry can progress more effectively [in the] post-pandemic era.” AirAsia Aviation chief Bo Lingam hails the interline agreement as being “important for our next phase of growth”, adding: “Over the next few years you will be seeing some exciting tie ups like Citilink which will help AirAsia, its partners and of course our guests, in making the world a smaller place.” Malaysia-headquartered Capital A signed the partnership agreement with Garuda in Jakarta on 27 September, with an aim of “strengthening of the global aviation ecosystem post-pandemic”. The strategic partnership also covers cooperation between both parties’ cargo and logistics units, as well as MRO providers. Under cargo and logistics, Teleport and Garuda will combine both their air logistics networks, allowing goods to be shipped in a single airway bill. “Teleport will leverage Garuda’s strong domestic connectivity as well as added skidded capacity into high-demand sectors, such as Singapore, Shenzhen and Hong Kong-bound flights,” states Capital A. Garuda, meanwhile, will tap into Teleport’s network in Southeast Asia and Greater China.<br/>
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Malaysia’s Capital A in wide-ranging partnership with Garuda Indonesia
AirAsia Aviation will for the first time begin interlining arrangements with a third-party carrier, as part of a wider strategic partnership between parent Capital A and the Garuda Indonesia Group. From the first quarter of 2024, AirAsia Aviation, which has units in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand, will interline with Garuda low-cost unit Citilink, tapping into the latter’s extensive domestic network. The partnership extends to over 50 domestic points in Citilink’s network, along with AirAsia Aviation’s 150 international destinations in Southeast Asia. The interline partnership is “poised to provide travellers with unparalleled access to a multitude of underserved third and fourth-tier cities in Indonesia”. Citilink, meanwhile, sees the partnership as expanding its presence internationally. Citilink chief Dewa Kadek Rai says: “Through the integration networks of both airlines, leveraging AirAsia’s strength in Asean routes and Citilink’s strength in domestic routes, it is hoped that the aviation industry can progress more effectively [in the] post-pandemic era.” AirAsia Aviation chief Bo Lingam hails the interline agreement as being “important for our next phase of growth”, adding: “Over the next few years you will be seeing some exciting tie ups like Citilink which will help AirAsia, its partners and of course our guests, in making the world a smaller place.” Malaysia-headquartered Capital A signed the partnership agreement with Garuda in Jakarta on 27 September, with an aim of “strengthening of the global aviation ecosystem post-pandemic”. The strategic partnership also covers cooperation between both parties’ cargo and logistics units, as well as MRO providers. Under cargo and logistics, Teleport and Garuda will combine both their air logistics networks, allowing goods to be shipped in a single airway bill. “Teleport will leverage Garuda’s strong domestic connectivity as well as added skidded capacity into high-demand sectors, such as Singapore, Shenzhen and Hong Kong-bound flights,” states Capital A. Garuda, meanwhile, will tap into Teleport’s network in Southeast Asia and Greater China.<br/>
