AirAsia, or AirAsia for short, was founded in 2001; it is Malaysia's second international airline and the first low-cost carrier in Asia. AirAsia is the second international airline in Malaysia and the first low-cost carrier in Asia, with 192 domestic and international routes covering more than 20 countries. AirAsia has been committed to taking low-cost flying to new heights, making the belief that "everyone can fly now" a reality, and has been named "World's Best Low Cost Airline" for six consecutive years.