Tony Fernandes

AirAsia Group Berhad has announced a name change for the group holding company to become Capital A Berhad (Capital A or the Group).

airasia Digital, the digital arm of airasia Group and Gojek, Southeast Asia’s leading mobile on-demand services and payments platform, today revealed a partnership whereby airasia Digital…

AirAsia welcomes news of COVID-19 vaccines being rolled out across Malaysia commencing from this week, as the first key indicator of a global travel reboot in the near future

Tata Group has increased its stake in AirAsia India from 51% to 84% as it looks to increase its share in the domestic aviation sector

Air Asia’s Tony Fernandes expects countries in Asia to demand Covid-19 vaccinations as a requirement for inbound travel.

Airasia.com has revealed its brand new identity online as ‘ASEAN’s super app’, completing what it calls a transformation from digital airline to comprehensive lifestyle platform

The strategic partnership sees the two organisations sharing their flight and hotel inventories, to deliver an extensive multi-product selection, greater convenience and superior value for…

AirAsia registered its highest post-hibernation sale day, with a record-breaking 41,000 seats sold in a single day across AirAsia Group, signifying a strong rebound in demand for air…

Two AirAsia chiefs will step aside for at least two months as authorities and the airline look into claims that aerospace giant Airbus paid the company USD 50 million to secure a plane…

AirAsia X has finalised a firm order with Airbus for an additional 12 A330-900 and 30 A321XLR aircraft. The contract was signed by Rafidah Aziz, chairman of AirAsia X and Guillaume…

AirAsia has introduced a ‘Sustainable ASEAN’ livery on its newest Airbus A320 to mark ASEAN Day celebrations in Bangkok. Alongside the ASEAN chairmanship logo, the special livery…

AirAsia wants customers to taste the food they serve in the air.

Asia's popular budget carrier, AirAsia has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation reaffirming its intention to set up a low-cost carrier in Vietnam with local partners.

Following raids on AirAsia’s India offices in Mumbai on 29 May, investigating allegations of corruption and bribery, India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has summoned CEO Tony Fernandes,…

Malaysia's Prime Minister, Najib Razak, has overseen the launch of AirAsia's new direct flight connecting Langkawi with mainland China. The low-cost carrier recently commenced the first…

AirAsia is stepping up its efforts to target business travellers with the launch of a new corporate travel programme. Under its new "MyCorporate" scheme, AirAsia will offer a series of…

The University of Cambodia has named its business school after AirAsia's group CEO, Tony Fernandes. The university unveiled the "Tony Fernandes School of Business" and its…

AirAsia has signed an agreement for its most ambitious venture to date: a low-cost carrier based in mainland China. The Malaysian company has penned a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…

AirAsia is acquiring a 50% stake in Touristly Travel, the Malaysian online travel planning start-up. The deal, which will consist of an asset injection and loan valued at MYR11.5…

The CEOs of two of the world’s so-called “disruptive” airlines, AirAsia and Qatar Airways, have urged the world’s governments to continue along the road towards liberalization, and not…

AirAsia has decided to reward the ASEAN region's Olympic gold medal-winning Olympians with free flights for life. Thai weightlifters Sukanya Srisurat and Sopita Tanasan, Indonesian…

Malaysia will not change the name of its low-cost terminal, KLIA2, despite pressure from AirAsia. Tony Fernandes, the group CEO of AirAsia, said earlier this month that he planned to…

King Power, the Thai duty-free giant, has acquired a stake in Thai AirAsia. The low-cost carrier's CEO, Tassapon Bijleveld, has sold his 39% stake in the airline's parent company,…

AirAsia has decided to launch its own campaign to rebrand KLIA2, without the backing of the airport's operator. The low-cost carrier, which is by far the largest airline based at KLIA2,…

AirAsia's CEO Tony Fernandes has said he expects to relaunch his Japanese venture in October this year. The previous AirAsia Japan was disbanded in September 2013 following…

AirAsia India has posted a loss of INR611.5 million (US$9.1m) for the three months ending 30 September 2015, despite rising passenger traffic and revenues. The low-cost carrier has…

AirAsia will relaunch operations in Japan next year, after the low-cost carrier was granted an Air Operator’s Certificate by the country's aviation authorities. Based at Nagoya's…

AirAsia is demanding MYR409 million (US$107m) in compensation from Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) for losses and damages it has incurred by operating from Kuala Lumpur…

AirAsia has urged Malaysian authorities to speed up work to repair Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2), which it claims is sinking. Malaysia's Bernama news agency reported…

AirAsia has teamed up with in-flight connectivity provider roKKi to offer Twitter access onboard its flights. This service marks an enhancement to the existing onboard Wi-Fi offering…

AirAsia has signed a new deal intended to increase the number of passengers it attracts from China. The low-cost carrier has penned a partnership with UnionPay International, allowing…

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes has once again criticised the Indian government's rules for overseas flights. The so-called "5/20 rule" means that India-based airlines have to have…

Connectivity to the Malaysian island of Langkawi will get a boost in future, after AirAsia announced plans to set up a new international base at Langkawi Airport. AirAsia CEO Tony…

AirAsia has finally received permission to launch its direct Bali-Melbourne service and will commence flights on 18 March. The route, which will be the first operated by new…

AirAsia has launched a new travel pass intended to offer passengers cheaper flights across the ASEAN region. The new AirAsia ASEAN Pass is available for purchase from airasia.com,…

Expedia will increase its stake in its joint venture with AirAsia to 75%. The companies confirmed today that Expedia has agreed to acquire an extra 25% interest in AAE Travel Pte Ltd…

AirAsia has abolished fuel surcharges across all of its routes, including long-haul services with AirAsia X. The low-cost carrier said that, effective immediately, none of its…

AirAsia has denied allegations that it was not permitted to operate the Surabaya-Singapore route on the day flight QZ8501 crashed. The airline's group CEO, Tony Fernandes, said this…

Search teams have located the tail section of AirAsia flight QZ8501, raising hopes that the aircraft's black boxes might soon be recovered. Vice Marshall FHB Soelistyo, who heads up…

More than 40 bodies have been recovered by rescue workers searching for the missing AirAsia flight, QZ8501, according to the Indonesian Navy. After a three-day multinational air and…

There search for AirAsia flight QZ8501 resumed on Monday morning, 24 hours after the plane went missing en route from Surabaya to Singapore. Indonesian teams called off their air…

An AirAsia flight with 162 people onboard has gone missing in Indonesia. The Airbus A320 aircraft was travelling from Surabaya to Singapore on Sunday morning when the airline said it…

AirAsia has placed a major order for the world's newest commercial long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A330neo. The new twin-aisle jet was first unveiled at the Farnborough Airshow in July…

AirAsia has signed up South Korean football star Park Ji Sung as its new global ambassador. Announced at press conference in Seoul today (10 December 2014), the partnership will see…

AirAsia X is planning to resume flights to London as early as next year, group CEO Tony Fernandes has revealed. Having met with London's Mayor, Boris Johnson, during his recent trip…

AirAsia has launched a new initiative allowing passengers to book multiple flights across the ASEAN region. Under the new AirAsia ASEAN Pass, travellers will be able to use…

Asia's fast-growing airlines have been among the big spenders at this week’s Farnborough Air Show. AirAsia X, the Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier, yesterday became the first…

AirAsia expects its new Indian carrier to break-even earlier than its previous ventures. Bernama reported the group's CEO, Tony Fernandes, as saying that the company will draw on its…

AirAsia has confirmed that it will be re-entering Japan's aviation market in 2015. The Malaysian low-cost carrier group pulled out of Japan in September last year, following the…

AirAsia India is now ready to fly. The carrier has received its Air Operator’s Permit (AOP) or the flying license from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) yesterday…

Barack Obama dropped into see AirAsia's Tony Fernandes during his recent visit to Malaysia. The US President, along with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, oversaw a major engine…

AirAsia has committed to offering its fares to the travel trade with the signing of a landmark agreement with Travelport. The new partnership will see the low-cost carrier distribute…

AirAsia is keen to launch a new domestic low-cost carrier in Japan, despite the recent failure of AirAsia Japan. Speaking with Bloomberg in an interview on 17 January 2014, AirAsia's…

AirAsia X has placed its largest-ever order for a single aircraft type, buying 25 A330-300s from Airbus. The deal, which is valued at almost US$6 billion at current list prices, adds…

AirAsia has posted an increase in profits for the third quarter of the year, driven by its fleet expansion and surging passenger traffic. Releasing its results this week, the low-cost…

The Indian government could lift a ruling that requires airlines to fly five years on domestic routes before they are  permitted to launch international services. Local news portal…

AirAsia will ask Indian authorities to extend runways at smaller airports to accommodate its fleet of Airbus A320s. Malaysia's Bernama news agency reported AirAsia's group CEO, Tony…

AirAsia's brief foray into the Japanese domestic aviation sector will soon come to an end, after the low-cost carrier agreed to terminate its AirAsia Japan joint venture with ANA. The…

Tune Hotels has announced plans to open its first hotel in Melbourne, and use the city as its operational headquarters for Australia and New Zealand. The announcement was made in the…

AirAsia has announced plans to launch its first flights to Naypyidaw, the capital of Myanmar. Commencing in October 2013, the route will be operated by the low-cost carrier's…

AirAsia will provide funding for the development of small-scale hydro-power plants for communities in the Malaysian state of Sabah. The low-cost carrier's charitable arm, AirAsia…

The Tune Group, which operates AirAsia and Tune Hotels, has signed a new deal that will see it enter the foreign exchange sector. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Abu…

AirAsia has reported a strong set of financial results for the first quarter of 2013, boosted by its Thai and Indonesian subsidiaries. Indonesia AirAsia achieved a 104% jump in…

AirAsia is planning to join forces with Indian conglomerate Tata, to form a new domestic low-cost carrier based in Chennai. Through its investment arm, AirAsia Investment, the Malaysian…

AirAsia is looking to expand into new markets, and has cited India as one of the most attractive options. Following a strategic review of the its operations and future growth plans,…

AirAsia has denied reports that it is planning to invest in Indian low-cost carrier, SpiceJet. Citing unnamed Indian government officials, Reuters yesterday reported that Malaysian budget…

AirAsia has decided not to proceed with its planning acquisition of Indonesian carrier, Batavia Air. The low-cost carrier said that the initial share purchase agreement, which was agreed in…

AirAsia has said it welcomes the arrival of new low-cost rival Malindo Airways, which is expected to start operating from Kuala Lumpur next year. Speaking to Malaysia's Bernama news agency…

AirAsia will become the first operator of the Airbus A320 with ‘Sharklets’ by the end of this year. The first A320 equipped with the fuel-saving wing-tip devices will be delivered to…

AirAsia has officially launched its new regional headquarters in Jakarta. Named AirAsia ASEAN due its location in Jakarta - the home of ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations),…

AirAsia Japan launched its first ever flights today (Wednesday 1 August), connecting to three destinations in Japan from Tokyo's Narita airport. The new low-cost carrier's inaugural flight…

AirAsia has entered into an agreement to acquire PT Metro Batavia, which operates the Indonesian airline Batavia Air and aviation training school, Aero Flyer Institute (AFI). The deal,…

AirAsia has unveiled a new aircraft to celebrate its tie-up with English football team, Queen's Park Rangers. The Airbus A320 is painted in the club’s blue and white colours, with the…

Red Planet Hotels has bought a 16.05% stake in the Tony Fernandes' budget hotel brand, Tune Hotels. The company, which is also the existing franchisee of the Tune brand in Southeast Asia –…

AirAsia has announced plans to open a new regional management office in Jakarta. The new base, which will be called 'AirAsia ASEAN' forms part of the low-cost carrier's new regional…

AirAsia has taken delivery of its 100th Airbus A320 aircraft, becoming the world's largest operator of the single-aisle jet. The carrier’s latest fleet addition carries the wording: “Thank…

AirAsia has extended its sponsorship of English Premier League football club, Queen's Park Rangers (QPR). The low-cost carrier will place its name on all of QPR's playing kits for the…

AirAsia, AirAsia X and Malaysian Airlines (MAS) have entered into a new joint venture agreement aimed at cutting costs and streamlining operations. The move follows the abandonment of the…

AirAsia’s new Philippines-based subsidiary took to the skies for the first time today. On Wednesday 28 March 2012, Philippines Air Asia commenced its maiden flights from its home base at…