AirAsia MOVE: The First Airline-Owned Online Travel Agency

In a bold move redefining the travel industry, AirAsia has transformed its once flight-focused platform into AirAsia MOVE, the first airline-owned online travel agency (OTA) of its kind. Capital A backs the initiative, and Tony Fernandes leads the charge. This shift goes beyond a rebrand. Instead, it marks a mission to control the entire travel experience, from booking to boarding and beyond.

AirAsia MOVE does more than just offer AirAsia flights. In fact, the platform delivers a full-scale travel ecosystem that lets users book from over 700 airlines, browse more than 900,000 hotels worldwide, arrange ground transport, purchase insurance, and tap into perks through its MOVE Rewards loyalty program. Overall, it serves as a one-stop travel app that combines convenience, affordability, and personalisation — all from your phone.

Powering Travel with Technology and Flexibility

Importantly, the platform’s traveler-first approach sets it apart. AirAsia CEO Nadia Omer has pushed AirAsia MOVE toward hyper-personalised experiences by using AI and data to offer real-time, relevant deals tailored to each user. Whether you travel frequently or plan spontaneous getaways, the app makes planning seamless and intuitive.

Furthermore, Fernandes envisions a future where AirAsia MOVE helps democratise travel and connect ASEAN like never before. The platform’s latest feature, Easy Cancel, clearly reflects this philosophy. It gives passengers the ability to cancel flights up to 48 hours before departure and receive a refund, no questions asked. Without a doubt, this level of flexibility stands out in the world of budget travel and remains exclusive to the MOVE app.

Strength Through Strategic Partnerships

To strengthen its offerings, AirAsia MOVE has formed strategic partnerships with companies like PKFare. These collaborations unlock exclusive fares, deliver ultra-fast search results, and strengthen cybersecurity. Consequently, AirAsia MOVE has gained a sharp competitive edge in the saturated OTA market.

Tony Fernandes calls AirAsia MOVE his “proudest digital transformation,” and for good reason. Ultimately, what began as an airline has evolved into a tech-driven travel powerhouse. The app doesn’t just help people move. Rather, it helps them move smarter, faster, and with more freedom than ever.

Amid global economic uncertainty and rising living costs, Singaporean voters once again turned to the ruling party, the People’s Action Party (PAP), granting it a decisive victory in Saturday’s general election. Under the leadership of newly appointed Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, the PAP secured 65.6% of the vote and retained 87 out of 97 parliamentary seats, thereby reaffirming its dominance after more than six decades in power.

The election, Wong’s first as head of the ruling party, occurred at a time of growing public anxiety over inflation, job security, and international instability. While opposition rallies drew large crowds and vocal online dissatisfaction surfaced, the results ultimately showed a population still strongly aligned with the promise of political continuity.

Wong, widely recognized for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, campaigned on stability and experience. Moreover, his warning that a stronger opposition could weaken the government’s ability to manage external threats resonated with voters seeking a steady course through global turbulence.

Meanwhile, the Workers’ Party, the country’s most prominent opposition force, held onto its 10 seats but failed to expand its presence, despite campaigning on issues like housing affordability and the cost of living.

In the end, the electorate chose familiarity — and the security of a ruling party they believe can weather storms. As Wong stated after the results, the clear mandate signals trust and confidence in the PAP to guide Singapore through uncertain times.

Feature Image via: Nikkei Asia

AirAsia MOVE: The First Airline-Owned Online Travel Agency, a Digital Transformation Led by Tony Fernandes

Powering Travel with Technology and Flexibility

Strength Through Strategic Partnerships

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