Air Asia Preliminary Operating Statistics for the 3rd Quarter 2016

October 31, 2016

Air Asia Preliminary Operating Statistics for the 3rd Quarter 2016

AirAsia Berhad (“AirAsia” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the operating statistics for the 3^rd Quarter 2016 (“3Q16”).

In 3Q16, the Group^[1] posted load factor of 87%, up 6 percentage points (“ppts”) from the same period last year. The total number of passengers carried increased 11% year-on-year (“YoY”) to 14.23 million, well ahead of the 2% increase in seat capacity. At the end of the quarter under review, the Group’s total fleet size stood at 171 aircraft (173 including two aircraft delivered to AirAsia Japan but yet to commence operations).

Malaysia AirAsia (“MAA”) achieved a load factor of 89% in 3Q16, a record high and an increase of 7 ppts YoY. Passenger numbers increased 5% YoY to 6.63 million while capacity was reduced by 3%. MAA ended the quarter with a fleet size of 77 aircraft including 2 newly delivered Airbus A320neo.

Thai AirAsia (“TAA”) posted a load factor of 84% in 3Q16, up 3 ppts YoY. The number of passengers carried increased 21% YoY to 4.33 million, more than the 17% increase in capacity. During the quarter, TAA started operating the Hat Yai – Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok – Vientiane routes and increased frequencies on the Bangkok – Udon Thani route. TAA ended the quarter with a fleet size of 49 aircraft.

Indonesia AirAsia (“IAA”) achieved a record load factor of 90% in 3Q16 with a 15 ppts increase YoY. Passenger numbers were 2% higher YoY at 1.71 million while capacity was reduced by 14%. At the end of the quarter under review the fleet size stood at 22 aircraft, including 8 aircraft operated by Indonesia AirAsia X (“IAAX”).

Philippines AirAsia’s (“PAA”) load factor stood at 83% in 3Q16, a decrease of 1 ppt YoY. The number of passengers carried was at 0.98 million, up 8% YoY. Capacity increased by 9% YoY as frequencies were added on the Manila – Kalibo (Boracay) and Manila – Puerto Princessa routes. PAA ended the quarter with a fleet of 15 aircraft.

AirAsia India (“AAI”) achieved a load factor of 88% in 3Q16, up 12 ppts YoY. The number of passengers carried increased 42% YoY to 0.59 million, more than the 23% increase in capacity. Three new routes were inaugurated during the quarter: Bengaluru – Guwahati; Bengaluru – Hyderabad and Hyderabad – Goa. Frequencies were added on the Bengaluru – Goa route. AAI’s fleet consisted of 8 aircraft at the end of the quarter.

^[1] Group refers to MAA, TAA, IAA, PAA & AAI

Group
3^rd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics

Note: (i) The total fleet number includes:

– Eight (8) A320 aircraft operated by IAAX

The total fleet number excludes:

– Two (2) A320 aircraft delivered to AirAsia Japan. AirAsia Japan has not commenced operations.

– Two (2) A320 aircraft novated from MAA to Asia Aviation Capital (“AAC”) and subsequently leased to a third party airline

Malaysia
3^rd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics

Note: (i) Excludes two (2) A320 aircraft novated from MAA to AAC and subsequently leased to a third party airline

Thailand
3^rd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics

Indonesia
3^rd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics

Note: (i) Operated by IAAX on behalf of IAA

(ii) Includes three (3) A320 aircraft wet leased and five (5) A320 aircraft transferred from IAA

Philippines
3^rd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics

India
3^rd Quarter 2016 Operating Statistics

(1) Number of earned seats flown. Earned seats comprise seats sold to passengers (including no-shows)
(2) Number of seats flown
(3) Number of Passengers carried as a percentage of Capacity
(4) Available Seat Kilometres (ASK) measures an airline’s passenger capacity. Total seats flown multiplied by the number of kilometres flown
(5) Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPK) is a measure of the volume of passengers carried by the airline. Number of passengers multiplied by the number of kilometres these passengers have flown
(6) Number of flights flown
(7) Number of aircraft including spares
(8) Group refers to Malaysia AirAsia’s, Thai AirAsia’s, Indonesia AirAsia’s, Philippines AirAsia’s and AirAsia India’s operations

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Investor Relations: Communications Department:

Elina Effendi Aziz Laikar

Office : +603 8775 4138 Office : +603 8660 4263

Email : elinaeffendi@airasia.com Email : azizlaikar@airasia.com

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Statements included herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Such forward looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time. In the event such risks or uncertainties materialize, AirAsia’s results could be materially affected. The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks associated with the inherent uncertainty of airline travel, seasonality issues, volatile jet fuel prices, world terrorism, perceived safe destination for travel, Government regulation changes and approval, including but not limited to the expected landing rights into new destinations.