AirAsia X Berhad officially became AirAsia Group Berhad on 2 July 2026, consolidating all airline operations under a single listed entity to pursue its ambition of becoming the world’s first low-cost network carrier[2][4]. The change, approved at the 19th Annual General Meeting on 25 June 2026 and registered by the Companies Commission of Malaysia, reorganizes the corporate structure without creating a new airline, keeping flights and loyalty programmes under existing AirAsia branding[2][4]. This shift moves the group from a long-haul LCC focus to an integrated hub-and-spoke model connecting short- and medium-haul traffic through Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, enabling interline-style connectivity on a low-cost base[2]. Chairman Tan Sri Jamaludin Ibrahim framed the rebrand as a defining milestone, positioning the group to leverage a larger fleet and broader route network for enhanced regional and global connectivity[2][4].