Bangkok--2 Aug--Thai AirAsia AirAsia, Asia’s leading and largest low cost carrier, was voted as the Best Low-Cost airline in the Asia 2007 regional worldwide category by Skytrax Research of London, the world’s most popular, independent travel forum and air travel information web sites. The Awards are recognized around the world and renowned for being the only truly global, independent passenger survey of airline standards. Reacting to news of the Award, Group CEO of AirAsia, Dato’ Tony Fernandes, said “It gives me great pride to receive this accolade. AirAsia has grown to become a global player, a champion in its own right; providing continuous low fares and efficient deployment of its resources. We are expanding our market, and to be known as one of the best in the Asian region is an astounding success story for a 5 year old company. Credit goes to all our staff in Malaysia and also regionally Thailand and Indonesia who have dedicated endless efforts in providing the very best service. ” “We are moving forward. One of our brand strategies is also to promote our brand overseas and to reach people via sports marketing and our tie ups with Formula 1 and Manchester United provides an ideal platform for this. We want the world to feel our presence. This award only serves to remind us that we are the leading low fare, no frills airline in the region, and that we will continue to set a rigorous course for all others to follow,” added Dato’ Tony.About AirAsia AirAsia has come along way from its humble beginnings 5 years ago as a start up low cost carrier in Malaysia operating with just 2 Boeing 737-300s. Today, AirAsia commands a fleet of 56 aircraft, an achievement the young airline is proud to carry. AirAsia together with its associates, Thai AirAsia and Indonesia AirAsia have carried over 33 million passengers. The airline’s extensive network presently serves over 75 domestic and international routes to Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Macau, China (Xiamen, Shenzen, and more to come), Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, Brunei and Philippines. In 2006, AirAsia added 13 brand new Airbus A320 aircraft to its fleet. The aircraft proves to be a winning choice as AirAsia guests enjoy bigger seating capacity, wider aisle, greater comfort and quieter ride. Airbus A320 is reputed for being the most modern and sophisticated aircraft of its class, with high reliability and low operating costs. With 22 Airbus A320 in operation now, AirAsia will be adding 128 more to its fleet up to 2014, giving it the largest, youngest and most modern fleet in the region. For further information, MEDIA please contact: Janet Leow Andrea Liong Senior Executive — Media Relations Executive — Media Relations Corporate Communications Corporate Communications My Office No : 603 8660 4265 603 8660 4287 My Email No : [email protected] [email protected] Mazlan Rasheed Executive — Media Relations Corporate Communications My Office No : +603 8660 4263 My Email : Desi Bandal Corporate Communications Executive For International Public Relations Thai AirAsia Tel. no. +662 791 4500