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AirAsia X Delays Kuala Lumpur-London Launch Until August

6/11/2026

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AirAsia X postponed its Kuala Lumpur-London Gatwick service via Bahrain until at least August because of the Middle East conflict.
The airline offers refunds or rebookings to affected passengers.
Launch is now targeted for August or September after a June start was planned, pending market conditions.
Despite a quarterly net loss, a 10% flight cut and a roughly 20% fuel surcharge, the carrier still views Bahrain as a strategic hub.

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Story summary

AirAsia X postponed its Kuala Lumpur-London Gatwick service via Bahrain until at least August because of the Middle East conflict.
The airline offers refunds or rebookings to affected passengers.
Launch is now targeted for August or September after a June start was planned, pending market conditions.
Despite a quarterly net loss, a 10% flight cut and a roughly 20% fuel surcharge, the carrier still views Bahrain as a strategic hub.