AirAsia and Tongcheng Team Up for Better Travel

Enhancing Travel Solutions with AirAsia and Tongcheng

AirAsia MOVE has partnered with Tongcheng Travel, a prominent player in China's travel industry. This partnership represents a significant milestone for both companies, as it aims to integrate resources, enhance user experiences, and drive innovation in product development.

The collaboration was commemorated with a signing ceremony between Nadia Omer, CEO of AirAsia MOVE, and Ms Gong Xiaolei, AVP of Tongcheng Travel, witnessed by Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, and Dato’ Fam Lee Ee, Chairman of Capital A's Board of Directors. 

Both parties will work together on several initiatives to enhance travel experiences, offer greater convenience, and deliver more value to customers across both platforms. Key areas of focus include the development of a cutting-edge B2B platform, innovative duty-free shopping solutions, and integrated rewards programs in the future. 

Nadia Omer, CEO of AirAsia MOVE commented, "This partnership with Tongcheng Travel represents a significant step forward in AirAsia MOVE’s mission to bring unparalleled value and convenience to travelers in our respective markets. By combining our strengths, we create innovative solutions that enhance the travel experience and redefine industry standards. We look forward to unlocking new opportunities and delivering exceptional customer experiences.” 

Ms Gong Xiaolei, Assistant Vice President of Tongcheng Travel, stated, "We have always valued our partnership with Capital A, and the signing of this agreement with the AirAsia MOVE platform will serve as an important milestone in further strengthening our collaboration. As a leading innovator in China’s online travel industry, Tongcheng Travel’s 'one-stop' booking platform offers comprehensive coverage of travel scenarios. Meanwhile, AirAsia MOVE boasts a large user base and rich, high-quality travel resources in Southeast Asia. The close cooperation between our two companies will provide Chinese travellers with more diverse and high-quality services for trips to Southeast Asia while also enhancing the travel experience for Southeast Asian tourists visiting China."

Beyond these initiatives, AirAsia MOVE and Tongcheng Travel will engage in user experience knowledge sharing to further optimise and leverage each other’s robust platforms. They will also explore potential inventory partnerships covering flights, hotels, and ride-hailing services, creating a robust ecosystem for travellers. 

AirAsia MOVE, which is the digital travel platform of Capital A, was recently named ‘Asia’s Best Travel Booking App’ for the second year in a row by World Travel Tech Awards 2024 and offers a seamless travel experience with options for flights from over 700 airlines worldwide, including the World’s Best Low-Cost Carrier, AirAsia, and nearly a million accommodation options, as well as airport-rides, online duty-free shopping, access to live events & activities and more on its platform.