MANAMA, Feb. 11 -- AirAsia X (AAX) has made Bahrain as its key strategic hub for medium-haul expansion beyond Asia, a move aimed at strengthening connectivity between Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

The long-haul low-cost airline said Bahrain's strategic location and robust aviation infrastructure make it a central pillar in its plans to facilitate greater flows of travellers and trade between the regions.

The move follows a letter of intent signed between Capital A Berhad and Bahrain's Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications in November 2025.

Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia X, described the milestone as part of the airline's transformation into a "truly globally connected airline" after emerging from the pandemi...