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AirAsia vs IndiGo
Two very different offers for the same job. Here is what actually separates AirAsia and IndiGo for cabin crew — pay, roster, rules and who each one suits.
AirAsia
AK · Kuala Lumpur
6.2
crew score
IndiGo
6E · Gurugram / Delhi NCR
6.1
crew score
Choose AirAsia if…
- ✓Starting pay is higher — about 84% more per month
- ✓Better layovers and lifestyle (6.4 vs 5.9)
Choose IndiGo if…
- ✓Faster progression (career 7.2 vs 6.8)
Side by side
| AirAsia | IndiGo | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry pay / month | $700-$1,050 | $400-$550 |
| Senior pay / month | $1,200-$1,900 | $650-$1,200 |
| Tax-free | No | No |
| Housing | Not provided | Not provided |
| Base | Kuala Lumpur | Gurugram / Delhi NCR |
| Type | Low-cost | Low-cost |
| Fleet | ~220 | ~430 |
| Destinations | ~130 | ~130 |
| Alliance | None | None |
| Minimum age | 18 | 18 |
| Reach / height | 157 cm | 155 cm |
| Visible tattoos | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Language beyond English | Malay | Hindi |
Crew scores compared
AirAsia
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AirAsia
Frequent Allstars recruitment days across Malaysia and affiliate countries through 2026 as the group rebuilds and expands its A321neo fleet.
IndiGo
Recruitment drives run in multiple Indian cities most months, with schedules published on the careers site and official social media; freshers and experienced crew have separate tracks.
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Frequently asked questions
Does AirAsia or IndiGo pay cabin crew more?
AirAsia pays more at entry level: about $700-$1,050 a month against $400-$550. Remember to weigh tax status and housing before comparing headline figures.
Which is easier to get into, AirAsia or IndiGo?
AirAsia is actively hiring (Frequent Allstars recruitment days across Malaysia and affiliate countries through 2026 as the group rebuilds and expands its A321neo fleet.) while IndiGo is actively hiring (Recruitment drives run in multiple Indian cities most months, with schedules published on the careers site and official social media; freshers and experienced crew have separate tracks.) Requirements differ too — check both requirement pages before deciding where to spend your effort.
AirAsia or IndiGo — which is better for a first cabin crew job?
AirAsia scores higher overall in our index (6.2 vs 6.1), but "better" depends on what you want: money, roster, promotion speed or where you live. The reasons listed above split it by priority.