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AirAsia parent upbeat on prospects
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 05/10/2024
» With airfares surging 30% post-pandemic, AirAsia Group says it will not hike its fares to maintain affordability for the mass market, while it seeks to add routes on other continents by utilising long-range single-aisle jets.
AirAsia looks outside Asean after divestment
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/04/2024
» AirAsia wants to extend beyond Southeast Asia by offering aviation consulting and planning, separating aviation from non-aviation ventures.
AirAsia touts Bangkok hub to Srettha
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 11/01/2024
» In talks with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, AirAsia insists it plans to make Bangkok an aviation hub similar to Dubai, while calling on the government to cut the excise tax as Thailand remains one of the few countries that still has this expense.
AirAsia reassures market over restructuring worries
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 27/04/2023
» Thai AirAsia insists that restructuring of the group in Malaysia will not affect operations in Thailand, while group chief executive Tony Fernandes will continue to guide the aviation business as he prepares to shift focus from airlines to other businesses.
AirAsia X set to ramp up cargo services
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 14/09/2022
» AirAsia X plans to ramp up its cargo service to increase its revenue contribution to 20-25%, from single digits, in addition to synergising passenger routes with airlines in its group to improve efficiency as airfares rise.
AirAsia X opposes travel levy
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/09/2022
» With a full recovery for aviation in sight, stumbling blocks such as the tourism fee the Thai government plans to collect should be set aside as an influx of travellers can create more economic impact than a small levy, according to Tony Fernandes, chief executive of Capital A and acting group chief executive of AirAsia X.
AirAsia launches distinctive 'SUPER+' subscription model
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 29/03/2022
» AirAsia is expecting international routes to reach the level attained before the pandemic in July as more countries are relaxing their travel requirements, prompting the group to launch its first ever subscription model for a combination of air tickets and food delivery services.