AirAsia Expands to Istanbul as Middle East Tensions Close Bahrain Routes
Amid ongoing regional conflicts that have disrupted flight corridors and forced the closure of operations in Bahrain, Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia has executed a strategic pivot by inaugurating a new route to Istanbul. The move is intended to establish Istanbul as the airline's new gateway into the European market. Executives also signaled an impending partnership with a major Turkish airline to consolidate their footprint in the region. Source: Skift News Link
