Low Fares, Big Laughs: AirAsia Partners with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Melbourne, 10 March 2026: AirAsia, the world’s best low-cost airline, has partnered with one of the world's biggest comedy events, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, coming onboard as a major partner for Tightarse Tuesday and the Asian Allstars Gala.

AirAsia Tightarse Tuesday tickets are available throughout the festival, offering audiences the opportunity to see world-class comedy at a fraction of the price, a philosophy that aligns perfectly with AirAsia’s commitment to bring travel to all. The Asian Allstars Gala, proudly supported by AirAsia, is a must-see, one-night-only special event celebrating the finest and funniest performers from India, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and beyond.  

“AirAsia is  proud to join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival as a major partner in its 40th year. Comedy and travel are universal languages that bring people together, spark joy and create unforgettable memories. It felt completely natural that we would partner with such an institution as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and bring our AirAsia value to guests through the AirAsia Tightarse Tuesday tickets,” said Linda Na, Head of Marketing, Australia, AirAsia.

“We’re also incredibly excited for the Asian Allstars Gala evening, proudly supported by AirAsia. We’ve had a sneak peak at the line-up, and it’s shaping up to be one of the best nights of the festival.”

“The partnership launches alongside AirAsia’s most Australian campaign ever, which we are really excited about. It’s a bold and playful campaign that pokes fun at stereotypes in a way only an airline like us can, while encouraging Australians to choose AirAsia for their next adventure. There are over 150 destinations to choose from, from Bali to Kazakhstan and beyond. 

“Melbournians and Comedy Festival guests can expect to see the ads around the city from this week. Clever and unapologetically fun, the campaign reflects AirAsia’s pride at being named the World’s Best Low-Cost Carrier 16 years running, its bold and fun personality while celebrating its Asian roots with warmth and humour,” Ms Na said. 

“We are thrilled to welcome AirAsia on board as a major partner of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in this very special 40th anniversary year. AirAsia Tightarse Tuesday is all about making live comedy and the fun of the Festival accessible to everyone, and AirAsia is the perfect co-pilot for one of our most popular nights. The program of artists from across the Asian region grows year on year, and we’re delighted to extend the partnership to our Asian Allstars Gala – a celebration of some of the finest comedic talent from across Asia,” said Dylan Cole, Executive Director, Melbourne International Comedy Festival. 

AirAsia’s commitment to its customers is simple - providing incredibly low fares so that everyone can fly. This core commitment is paired with an extensive network of more than 150 destinations, connecting Australians to Asia and beyond from Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth. The AirAsia Fly-Thru service allows travellers to connect seamlessly onwards to major destinations across the AirAsia network including Istanbul, Tokyo, Colombo, Da Nang and, from June 2026, London.