AirAsia X, is a long-haul, budget airline based in Malaysia; and a sister company of AirAsia. It commenced operations on 2 November 2007 with its first service flown from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia, to Gold Coast Airport in Australia. AirAsia X flies to destinations within Asia and Australia. The airline operates a fleet of 31 aircraft and has placed orders for 76 more.