Travellers Must be Fully Vaccinated to Fly with AirAsia Malaysia

(24 Oct 2021) Only completely vaccinated adults are now allowed to board AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) flights.

Unvaccinated or partially-vaccinated travellers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a fully-vaccinated parent or guardian.

The new mandate is is part of the airline’s COVID19 mitigation plan to ensure the highest safety standards not only for passengers, but also employees. All AirAsia flights are operated by fully-vaccinated crew and this applies to ground operations and baggage handling staff as well.

AirAsia has also made it mandatory for all passengers to check-in via the airasia Super App as this allows them to pass through the airport clearance and boarding process with an e-Boarding Pass that will significantly reduce physical interaction including via paper. Subject to certain exceptions, check-in fees shall apply for check-in at the airport check-in counter.

The app can be used for flight and hotel bookings, checking-in, health document verification, contactless boarding and to purchase inflight services.

AirAsia Malaysia, CEO Riad Asmat, said, “The decision to accept only fully vaccinated guests for boarding is made in the best safety interest of our guests and employees. All our flights are operated by only fully-vaccinated pilots and cabin crew and this applies to all our ground services as well.”

To be eligible to board an AirAsia Malaysia flight, travellers must be fully vaccinated, have passed the vaccination maturity period, and been classified as “Low Risk” or “Casual Contact with No Symptoms” status under MySejahtera.

Travellers must also wear a face mask before, during and after the flight. The regular 3-ply mask is acceptable but masks with an open valve are not permitted onboard AirAsia flights.

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