Thai AirAsia X (XJ, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi) has sought approval to operate flights from Bangkok Don Mueang to Moscow, Seoul and Japan. Australia would be another option, if the airline adopts a similar strategy to its parent, AirAsia X (D7, Kuala Lumpur International). Should rights be granted to Moscow and flights begin, it would signify the AirAsia (AK, Kuala Lumpur International) brand's return to Europe. The airline abandoned London Stansted, London Gatwick, Paris Orly and various Indian routes last year citing rising taxes and higher jet fuel prices. The airline claimed it wanted to refocus its resources on developing new markets in Malaysia and Australia.