AirAsia denies wrongdoing in sports sponsorship case
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia has denied corruption and bribery allegations against it, saying it was neither involved in any way whatsoever with the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation of Airbus nor given any opportunity to provide any information or clarification to the SFO. AirAsia was referring to the article entitled “AirAsia directors/staff got RM240 mil bribe from Airbus, court […]
MACC probes AirAsia
Over alleged bribes from Airbus PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has commenced investigation on corruption allegations implicating Airbus and two executives from budget airlines AirAsia. MACC Chief Commissioner Latheefa Koya said the commission has also contacted the authorities in the United Kingdom on the matter. “Under the MACC Act, we are empowered and have jurisdiction to […]
Lee urges AirAsia to use aerobridges
KUCHING: AirAsia Berhad’s management has been urged to use aerobridges in all Sarawak airports unless the aerobridges are fully occupied. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said that at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2), AirAsia uses aerobridges for embarkation and disembarkation of passengers. “Similarly, when AirAsia flies to other countries, they also use aerobridges, […]
AirAsia aircraft to klia2 turns back
LANGKAWI: An AirAsia flight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) turned back three minutes after taking off from Langkawi International Airport (LIA) this morning. LIA manager Jefry Ramli said flight AK9327 carrying 156 passengers and crew departed at 9.17 am. He said the airport received information on problems encountered by AK9327 aircraft at 9.20 […]
AirAsia India silent on change to allow Tata Sons ops control
NEW DELHI: AirAsia India on Friday refused to comment on a reported change in the brand licence agreement that would give the India-based carrier’s local partner Tata Sons more control over its key operations. As the airline prepares to fly on foreign routes, the Civil Aviation Ministry of India has asked the joint venture partners […]
Jun Aida to head AirAsia Japan
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia has appointed Jun Aida as representative director and chief operating officer (COO) to lead AirAsia Japan Co. Ltd, effective Jan 1, 2020. Jun will take over from Jenny Mayuko Wakana who will step down from her role on Dec 31, 2019. As a member of AirAsia’s senior leadership team, Jun will be […]
AirAsia wins Miri City Mayor Award
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Bhd has won the coveted Mayor’s Special Award at the Miri City Mayor Awards 2019 for its significant contribution to the economic and social aspects of Miri and its people. In a statement, the budget airline said it was recognised particularly for its commitment to enhancing both domestic and international connectivity for […]
60 pct of revenue from non-airline biz
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Group Bhd expects its non-airline ticketing business to contribute 60 per cent to revenue, from about 20 per cent currently, in the next five years, said group chief executive officer (CEO) Tan Sri Tony Fernandes yesterday. The low-cost carrier has diversified into financial technology with e-wallet and accompanying prepaid credit card BigPay, […]
AirAsia cancels, reschedule flights to, from Philippines
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia has cancelled and rescheduled a number of flights within as well as to and from the Philippines starting Monday until Wednesday due to Typhoon Kammuri, including the Kuala Lumpur – Manila route. AirAsia, in a statement today, said guests travelling over the next few days are strongly encouraged to check their flight […]
AirAsia retains leading low-cost airline award
MUSCAT, Oman: AirAsia Bhd has clinched the world’s leading low-cost airline award for the seventh consecutive year by the World Travel Awards (WTA). The Malaysia-based low-cost carrier emerged as the winner ahead of other global airlines including Air Arabia, Easy Jet, Fast Jet, Fly Dubai, Flynas, Jet Blue, Jetstar Airways, Norwegian, Ryan Air, Southwest Airline […]
