AirAsia Expands Flexibility with Paid Cancellation Options

By Ivan PetrenkoApr 29, 2025 17:48 PMNews
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AirAsia expands booking flexibility options. Source: unsplash

AirAsia has launched a new cancellation feature called Easy Cancel, enabling travelers to secure partial or full refunds if they cancel their booking up to 48 hours before departure. Available through the AirAsia MOVE app, the service must be selected during booking and cannot be added afterward. Passengers can choose between an 80% or 100% refund, depending on how much they pay upfront—MYR 19 or MYR 40 respectively.

Refunds cover not just the base ticket price but also additional services, such as baggage and meal charges. Based on the fare conditions shown during booking, a traveler selecting the full refund option would get MYR 158 returned, whereas choosing the 80% refund would result in MYR 126.40 back. At the moment, this option is unavailable for domestic routes within Indonesia or flights heading to South Korea. Support for AirAsia X long-haul routes is anticipated to be available by the end of May.

Screenshot of AirAsia’s Easy Cancel refund selection screen during flight booking
Travelers must choose a refund tier. Source: AirAsia

This new feature offers travelers a more straightforward way to manage trip changes. Instead of following the typical low-cost model that restricts cancellations to non-refundable tickets, this method offers clear and flexible choices during the checkout process. Knowing in advance what a cancellation would cost or return helps travelers make informed decisions without waiting for case-by-case approvals or unclear refund policies.

This added flexibility influences travelers' willingness to make early bookings. Feeling more secure about their financial commitment, travelers are likelier to book flights well ahead of time. It further eases planning for travelers handling complicated schedules or making reservations during unpredictable times, minimizing the pressure caused by strict cancellation policies.

This change illustrates the way budget airlines are reshaping their strategies to adapt to travelers' evolving needs in the post-pandemic era. Today's travelers expect more options and flexibility when organizing their trips, even with low-cost carriers. AirAsia's Easy Cancel represents a move to align with these evolving demands, allowing passengers more control over their travel plans while maintaining the integrity of the airline's fare system.

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