25.7 million pax for AirAsia Group in 2010; 4Q2010 marks strongest quarter ever

AirAsia Group - representing its Malaysia, Thai and Indonesian units - reported a 13.1% increase in passenger numbers in 2010 to 25.7 million, while load factor rose 3ppts to 78% as capacity, measured by seats flown, increased by 9.2%. The group's average stage length rose 6.9% to 1176km and its fleet rose by six to 90 aircraft at year-end.