Indonesia AirAsia has implemented a series of international network reductions in recent months, cutting frequencies on several routes across Southeast Asia. The budget carrier will further cut its international capacity by removing reservations on two key services from Jakarta from July.
The latest schedule updates show the airline scaling back capacity on routes to Singapore and Thailand, reflecting a broader adjustment to its international operations during the 2026 summer travel season.
Jakarta routes face largest reductions
The most significant changes are centered on Jakarta, where Indonesia AirAsia is axing two important international routes. The airline’s website no longer offers bookings for Jakarta–Bangkok Don Mueang flights from August 1, 2026, resulting in the cancellation of three daily services. Reservations for Jakarta–Singapore have also been withdrawn from July 1, 2026, removing another three daily flights from the schedule. On April 15, the carrier also suspended its 11 weekly services from Denpasar (Bali) to Singapore.
Medan and Surabaya also affected
Outside Jakarta, Indonesia AirAsia has made substantial reductions from its Medan Kualanamu base.
The airline cut Medan–Bangkok Don Mueang service from 14 weekly flights to just four frequencies. Medan–Kuala Lumpur frequencies were reduced from six daily flights to five daily over the same period. Meanwhile, Medan–Penang service fell from 28 weekly flights to 21 weekly flights.
In Surabaya, the carrier canceled its four-times-weekly Bangkok Don Mueang service from April 19 onward.
Will Indonesia AirAsia’s cuts in its international network last for long?
In a press conference on June 22, 2026, AirAsia X (soon to be renamed AirAsia Group) management announced to progressively restore aircraft frequencies and capacity across its network, with full capacity expected by August 2026 as the oil situation stabilizes while demand in ASEAN remains strong. The Group has announced service to several new destinations, including Busan, Bahrain, London, Batam and other domestic destinations.
The Group will continue to assess further expansion opportunities in a disciplined manner, prioritizing routes that deliver sustainable unit economics and support long-term profitable growth.
