'Can't get a vaccination for Donald Trump': AirAsia's Fernandes Fernandes says the squeeze will last about a year—and that the next leg of growth is in secondary cities like China's Shantou. Fortune · Oct 19
South Korea bets on five regional airports to spread its tourism boom beyond Seoul South Korea drew 18.9 million foreign visitors in 2025, yet only a third ventured outside Seoul. Fortune · Oct 19
China's C919 still on Malaysia Airlines' radar, but Western certification preferred China's narrowbody C919 model is still on Malaysia Airlines' radar, but Western certification remains the "preferred milestone" before consideration, according to a top executive, who added opportunities could present themselves in 2035 or beyond. Bangkok Post · Jul 13
AirAsia chief slams tax hike for international flyers The founder of AirAsia has strongly criticised Airports of Thailand's (AoT) passenger service charge (PSC) hike, slamming the inappropriate timing during the Middle East war and suggesting varying rates for different airports. Bangkok Post · May 21
AirAsia places largest single order for A220s AirAsia is set to acquire 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This significant deal, valued at approximately 19 billion dollars, marks a major step in fleet modernization. The new jets offer enhanced fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions. This strategic move aims to combat rising fuel prices and operational costs. The Economic Times · May 7
AirAsia's Tony to give the world new airline Tony Fernandes, co-founder of AirAsia X, is set to launch a new airline. This aggressive expansion comes despite rising oil prices. The new carrier is expected to be announced soon. Fernandes sees opportunities within the current market challenges. AirAsia is reallocating aircraft for this new venture. This move follows a… The Economic Times · May 7
AirAsia bets big on efficiency with order for 150 Airbus A220 jets listed for $19 billion Budget airline AirAsia has announced an order for 150 Airbus A220-300 jets, valued at about $19 billion at list prices The Independent UK · May 7
Eight shock Formula 1 team principal changes As Autosport understands Adrian Newey is set forgo his team principal duties to focus on technical matters at Aston Martin, and Jonathan Wheatley will replace him after departing Audi, let’s have a look at previous unexpected team principal moves in F1 history Autosport · Mar 21
This low-cost airline is relaunching flights between Europe and Kuala Lumpur AirAsia X’s revived route between London Gatwick and the Malaysian capital will now include a stopover in Bahrain. Euronews · Feb 15
AirAsia Boss Tony Fernandes Reveals Midnight Crisis After Airbus Warning as 96 Jets Fixed in 25-Hour Scramble AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes reveals how AirAsia saved 96 jets in 25 hours after a late-night Airbus warning threatened to ground thousands of A320 aircraft worldwide International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2025
Everything Cadillac must learn from the new teams that thrived or failed in F1 Sometimes, Formula 1 needs a hint of acidity to cut through some of its more cloying elements; a little lemon sorbet, perhaps, or a raspberry coulis. Motorsport · Jun 20, 2025
What Cadillac can learn from other teams' first year approaches in F1 Sometimes, Formula 1 needs a hint of acidity to cut through some of its more cloying elements; a little lemon sorbet, perhaps, or a raspberry coulis. Autosport · Jun 20, 2025
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 · Jul 25, 2024
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 · Apr 24, 2024
Fortune · Oct 18, 2023 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.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023 AirAsia boss criticised for ‘unprofessional’ massage photo during meeting Former Queens Park Rangers owner Tony Fernandes posted picture on LinkedIn
Evening Standard · Jul 10, 2023 Tony Fernandes leaves QPR after selling entire shareholding Les Ferdinand also left Championship club last month
Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023 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 · Apr 26, 2023 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.
Bangkok Post · Apr 25, 2023 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.
Bangkok Post · Dec 9, 2022 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 · Oct 26, 2022 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 · Sep 14, 2022 AirAsia X set to ramp up cargo services 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.
Bangkok Post · Sep 13, 2022 Drivers for airasia ride to get full employment option The airasia Super App is pushing the ride-hailing service industry to the next level by announcing a full employment option for drivers of its e-hailing arm -- airasia ride -- to attract them to the platform.
Bangkok Post · Sep 7, 2022 AirAsia X opposes travel levy 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…