Propelled by economic growth and new tourism programme, Cambodia’s aviation industry is expanding at pace. National carrier Air Cambodia has placed orders for a range of new aircraft, while the opening of the US$2 billion Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh has increased the capital’s capacity for receiving air traffic.
Recognising the rising demand for travel in and out of Cambodia, in 2023, AirAsia established a Cambodian arm. Air Asia Cambodia aims to make air travel affordable for the growing middle class in the region, many of whom want to study or work outside the country. Vissoth Nam, CEO of AirAsia Cambodia, explains:
The ambition is to be a passenger hub but also a logistic hub, and we hope that we can contribute as much as we can along with the government.
The Cambodian tourist board is targeting 30 million international visitors by 2030. Scaling in line with these goals, Nam hopes to oversee a fleet of 15 aircraft by that decade, with growth facilitated by smart network expansion.
Most importantly, we are customer-centric and we want to offer the best product and the best fare to our market.
AI is one area the airline is exploring to keep ticket prices affordable while Cambodians while also offering an optimised service. Over the coming years, Nam wants to use proactive communications to strengthen these relationships and achieve his ambition of making aviation more accessible across Southeast Asia.
Travelling used to be a luxury. Now, we want to make sure that every Cambodia can fly.
🎥 Watch the video to hear the full interview with Vissoth Nam.
Questions asked include:
- Why did AirAsia want to establish a presence in Cambodia?
- What kind of impact is accessible low-cost air travel having on Cambodia and on Southeast Asia overall?
- How are you looking to grow the airline? What’s your vision for the future?
- What role will technology play in the evolution of AirAsia Cambodia?
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