AirAsia X launches new London route via Bahrain hub to expand global network
The budget carrier will launch flights from Kuala Lumpur to London Gatwick via Bahrain this June. This move marks the airline's return to the UK capital after a decade.
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AirAsia X announced on February 11, 2026, the launch of a new flight service connecting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 
MY to London Gatwick Airport via Bahrain 
BH, with operations scheduled to commence in June. In a significant structural development, the airline has designated Bahrain as its first-ever hub located outside of Asia, marking a major expansion of its international network.
MY to London Gatwick Airport via Bahrain BH, with operations scheduled to commence in June. In a significant structural development, the airline has designated Bahrain as its first-ever hub located outside of Asia, marking a major expansion of its international network.
