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Singaporean tourist arrested for faking bomb threat at Bangkok airport

162 passengers had to be evacuated following a call claiming an explosive was on the AirAsia plane

The Independent UK

Singaporean held for flight bomb threat

Authorities have arrested a man holding a Singaporean passport following a bomb threat called in against an AirAsia flight departing from Bangkok to Hat Yai.

Bangkok Post

Airlines Around Asia Ground Bali Flights After Volcano Erupts

Airlines in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia and Singapore cancelled flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Wednesday, after a nearby volcano catapulted an ash tower miles into the sky.

International Business Times

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AirAsia's Tony Fernandes wants Microsoft compensation for the CrowdStrike outage: 'If I delay my flight, you would come after me for a refund'

"The principle is if we do something wrong, we have to compensate. They did something wrong. We and other airlines lost a lot," Fernandes said Wednesday.

Fortune

Asian Airlines Affected By Global Tech Disruption

Major Asian airlines, including AirAsia, Cebu Pacific Air, and Singapore Airlines, faced challenges due to a global tech disruption impacting reservation s...

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Malaysian Airline Mogul Fernandes Delays Retirement

Malaysia's Tony Fernandes, one of Asia's most prominent entrepreneurs, has decided to extend his contract as chief executive of Capital A, the firm said Wednesday, after the board persuaded him to delay his planned retirement.

International Business Times

Calicut airport to have air links with Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka

Malappuram's Calicut International Airport may soon offer direct flights to Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Colombo, attracting budget airlines.

The Hindu

Chaos On Flight As Passengers Discover Live Snake In Overhead Luggage Cabin [Video]

The flight was preparing to land at the Phuket airport when the snake was spotted.

International Business Times UK

An outspoken airline boss tried to combine a massage and a meeting—then posted a shirtless photo to LinkedIn

"You can never really explain the thought process behind a post," AirAsia head Tony Fernandes later explained, after deleting the offending photo.

Fortune

AirAsia boss criticised for ‘unprofessional’ massage photo during meeting

Former Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes posted picture on LinkedIn

The Guardian - UK

Sky-high airfares have peaked, says AirAsia chief

DOHA: Airline ticket prices have peaked, at least in the market where the budget carrier AirAsia operates, according to its founder Tony Fernandes.

Bangkok Post

AirAsia reassures market over restructuring worries

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.

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Founder prepares for life after AirAsia

SINGAPORE: One of the best-known names in global aviation is preparing to step back from the front lines.

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7 Experiences You Must Absolutely Do In Malaysia At Least Once In Yr Life

Malaysia is one of the best vacation spots in South East Asia thanks to its beautiful wildlife and rich cultural history. However, it’s been a bit awkward to get to because of a connecting flight through Singapore, which can be a pain on the ol’ knees.AirAsia has announced it will…

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AirAsia Just Dropped Direct Flights From Gold Coast To Kuala Lumpur You Could Score Free Tix

The direct flights will be available on the 1st of April, and to kick things off AirAsia is slashing 20% off on all seats on all flights.

Bangkok Post

Taking AI to the next level

Local businesses are looking to generative artificial intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, mulling how to apply this technology to bolster their performance.

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Bangkok Post

Thai Vietjet launches Chiang Mai-Osaka route

Thai Vietjet recently announced a new international service between Chiang Mai International Airport and Kansai International Airport in Osaka, starting from Jan 31.

Bangkok Post

Capital A to launch AirAsia Cambodia as it resumes growth

PHNOM PENH: Capital A, the parent of Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia, plans to launch a new airline in Cambodia with a domestic partner as it resumes expansion plans put on hold during the pandemic, its chief executive said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

AirAsia parent narrows Q3 loss on strong demand recovery, upbeat outlook

Capital A Berhad, the parent of Malaysian budget airline AirAsia, reported a narrower third-quarter operating loss on Wednesday, buoyed by a strong rebound in travel demand and the easing of pandemic-related restrictions in Southeast Asia.

Daily Record

'Entitled' passenger slammed after refusing to let elderly woman join empty row

The man 'threw a strop' after the elder passenger joined his empty plane row.

Bangkok Post

AirAsia partners with hotels to enhance app

Airasia Super App has signed deals with 50 hotel groups from Thailand and three countries in Southeast Asia in an attempt to become the number one travel platform in the region, driven by its 51-million-user database and 100 million plane passengers.

Bangkok Post

Koh Mak is sustainable success story

Koh Mak has been chosen by the Green Destinations Foundation to be listed among the Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories 2022.

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All The Places To Suss On A Kuala Lumpur Vacay If Your Goal Is To Eat Drink Yourself Silly

We've rounded up a list of the essential spots you have to eat and drink at during a Kuala Lumpur stay.

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