Malaysia-based travel booking app AirAsia MOVE (MOVE) announced Monday its first global airline partnership of 2026 with Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator.

MOVE said in a statement that through this partnership, the budget carrier has authorized MOVE to distribute its flight inventory on the MOVE platform, connecting millions of users to the airline’s extensive network across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, Caucasus, and Southeast Asia directly.

The partnership underscores MOVE’s ongoing commitment to making travel more affordable for everyone, while supporting its growth as a leading OTA within and beyond the ASEAN region.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Air Arabia, to join our growing network of direct airline partners. This partnership further enhances our mission to bring even more trusted and affordable travel options to our users,

“It also strengthens our commitment to connecting travelers across regions with ‘Travel More For Less’ experiences,” said Nadia Omer, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia MOVE.

Yasmin Ahmad Shamsuddin, Country Manager for Malaysia at Air Arabia, added they are pleased to extend their flight network to more travelers across Southeast Asia and beyond with over 15 million MOVE users, offering them greater opportunities to explore the Middle East and Europe at affordable fares.

“This collaboration not only enhances convenience in booking Air Arabia flights but also provides travelers with access to a wider range of travel products and services,” he added.

In addition to Air Arabia, MOVE partners directly with over 70 other notable global carriers such as Royal Brunei Airlines, Vietjet Air, and Etihad.

MOVE also offers a selection of about 700 other airlines through its authorized suppliers on its platform.

Beyond flights, the platform offers access to over one million hotels, airport transfers, online duty-free shopping, live event tickets, travel insurance and more.

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