Tony Fernandes
Malaysian entrepreneur
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Nothing, nothing, we are not getting (anything) from the government. I don’t know where this story comes from,
- Fernandes said when asked for commentCNAchannelnewsasia.com/asia/airas…
We're OK. We're sustainable,
- Fernandes said at a media briefing Friday, denyingCNBCcnbc.com/2026/09…
It’s the most ludicrous statement I have seen in 25 years,
- Fernandes said in a series of comments carried by Malaysian media outletsCNAchannelnewsasia.com/asia/airas…
AirAsia carries almost seven million guests in the Philippines annually and our commitment to the Philippines is absolute. We are deeply invested in the country, its people and its future,
As we expand our fleet and aircraft orderbook to become the first narrowbody global low-cost network carrier, we intend to deploy more aircraft into our operations in the Philippines,
- Fernandes addedDaily Tribunetribune.net.ph/2026/06…
I get the feeling that there could be more mergers in store for even the bigger airlines,
- Tony Fernandes, co-founder and chief executive of AirAsia, a budget airline based in Malaysia, agrees... he saidIrish Timesirishtimes.com/business/2026…
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AirAsia's Fernandes refutes financial concerns, points to new growth plans
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/09…The government had already sounded out full-service flag carrier Malaysia Airlines and hybrid operator Batik Air on whether they could expand into AirAsia’s domestic routes should its financial position worsen, Reuters reported on Wednesday
South China Morning Postscmp.com/week/asia…AirAsia denies Philippine flight grounding claims, slams ‘smear campaign’
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/asia…CAAP confirms AirAsia payment, averts operational disruption
Daily Tribunetribune.net.ph/2026/06…From train travel to staycations: How holidaymakers are adapting to airlines' jet fuel shortage
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/05…Helen Martin had just booked a dream honeymoon for clients of her travel agency: Singapore for several nights and on to Langkawi in Malaysia, scheduled for early 2027
Irish Timesirishtimes.com/business/2026…AirAsia bets big on efficiency with order for 150 Airbus A220 jets listed for $19 billion
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/airbus…Airbus wins $19bn order in Canada’s biggest ever aircraft deal
Financial Timesft.com/content/19c4dab7…Foreign Office issues update for Brits with summer holidays booked
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/travel/articles…An airline has apologised for a decision to temporarily stop flights on a tourist route in south-west England
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…AirAsia to Start New Airline, Stays Defiant on Fuel Hedging
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…UAE Airfares Soar as War Disrupts Routes: Why Ticket Prices Are Spiking for Dubai and Gulf Travellers
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/business/aviation…After delaying the purchase to handle other expenses, they checked again recently and found prices ranging from $1,800 to $2,500
Newsweeknewsweek.com/traveler/cant…