AirAsia X to raise fares, cut capacity over Middle East war

Southeast Asia's largest low‑cost carrier AirAsia X said Monday it was raising ticket prices and cutting routes to cushion the impact of the war on Iran, but stressed demand for flights remained high. However it said its planned services to Bahrain, the airline's first Middle East hub, and a move to expand its network beyond Southeast Asia, were still set to launch in June. Asked how the Middle East war would affect profitability for the rest of 2026, AirAsia X officials said the outlook remained "manageable" but would depend on the duration of the crisis.