AirAsia X launches Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London route, names Bahrain first global hub

AirAsia X (AAX) has unveiled a major expansion of its long-haul network with the launch of a new Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London Gatwick (KUL-BAH-LGW) service, positioning Bahrain as its first strategic hub outside Asia. Announced in Manama, the route will commence on 26 June 2026 and represents AAX’s second Fifth Freedom operation, enabling the airline to carry […]