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AirAsia to emerge stronger from pandemic, says Fernandes
'This will not go on forever. We will come out stronger,' says AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes
AirAsia's future in doubt due to virus; share price tumbles
AirAsia's shares crash and finish down 17.5% on Wednesday, July 8, as auditor Ernst & Young says the Malaysian airline's future is in 'significant doubt'
AirAsia sets up special recovery flights in the Philippines
The airline releases a schedule of flights as of May 2, 2020
Airlines ask gov’t for lifeline as virus leads them to bankruptcy
Facing an 'existential threat,' airlines ask the government to give them access to emergency credit lines
AirAsia's Fernandes returns as boss after Airbus probe
Tony Fernandes and Kamarudin Meranun are reinstated to their executive positions following an independent review of AirAsia's aircraft procurement
PAL, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia cancel flights during 'enhanced community quarantine' in Luzon
The country's major airlines cancel domestic and international flights ahead of the implementation of the Luzon-wide lockdown
Seat sale alert: AirAsia offers 6 million seats for P1 base fare
The booking period runs from March 9 to 15, for travel from September 2020 to July 2021
AirAsia offers lower airfares to boost PH tourism
The travel period is from February 24 to September 30, 2020
PAL, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia resume flights to Taiwan after gov't lifts travel ban
(UPDATED) Check the list of flights here
AirAsia's Tony Fernandes steps aside amid Airbus bribery probe
AirAsia Group chief executive officer Tony Fernandes will relinquish his post for two months, but denies any wrongdoing
Cruise ships to ban recent China visitors – global industry body
The Cruise Lines International Association says its members seek to prevent an outbreak of the novel coronavirus on board cruise ships, where infections can spread rapidly
PAL, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia suspend China, Hong Kong, Macau flights
The temporary travel ban enforced by the Philippine government due to the novel coronavirus outbreak prompts the airlines to cancel flights
From sky to land: AirAsia plane opens first restaurant in Malaysia
AirAsia's new Santan and T&Co restaurant located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia serves airplane meals in-store, including their classic Nasi Lemak
AirAsia seen to tame sky-high airfares in Bacolod
Bacolod City residents now have more reasons to smile, as AirAsia launches its 12th domestic destination there
AirAsia cancels, reschedules flights to Japan due to Typhoon Hagibis
AirAsia cancels and reschedules at least 40 flights going to and from Japan
AirAsia Philippines names new chairman
'We are confident that the company will continue to thrive under his leadership,' says AirAsia Group Executive Chairman Datuk Kamarudin Meranun as he welcomes lawyer Joseph Omar Castillo as the new Philippines AirAsia Chairman
Former PLDT exec Ricky Isla is new AirAsia Philippines CEO
Ricky Isla takes the lead as AirAsia Philippines plans to go public in 2019
Aspiring pilot? AirAsia launches cadet program
AirAsia will cover training costs and subsidies for cadet pilots, with the cadets to reimburse the costs after completion of the program
AirAsia to fly Manila-Osaka route starting July 2019
Budget airline AirAsia also announces a promo fare for this new route for its loyalty program members
LIST: Airline seat sale in January 2019
Here are the airlines offering cheaper fares this January 2019
AirAsia to launch Clark-Seoul flights
The new route from the Clark International Airport to South Korea will begin on January 19, 2019
AirAsia now flies from Clark to Taipei
The Taipei route from Clark is scheduled Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
AirAsia celebrates half a billion passengers with P1-seat sale
The booking period for the sale is from May 21 to 27, for flights between November 1, 2018 to August 13, 2019
Despite regional challenges, AirAsia pushes IPO of Philippine unit
Tony Fernandes, chief of Southeast Asia's largest low-cost carrier, says the Philippines is the airline's 'best kept secret,' with a lot of destinations waiting to be recognized
After Clark, AirAsia developing hubs in Puerto Princesa, Bohol
The Philippine unit of Southeast Asia's largest discount carrier plans to have 70 planes by 2032. With inadequate space in Manila, AirAsia is looking for more hubs in the countryside.
AirAsia to give discounts for gov't staff on official domestic trips
Processing and rebooking fees will also be waived, and 20-kilogram baggage will be granted
Boracay closure to benefit Mindanao – airlines
As the government rehabilitates Boracay, airlines that have canceled flights to the island are expected to entice travelers to consider other destinations, including those in Mindanao
AirAsia Philippines to cancel flights during 6-month Boracay closure
The budget airline, however, will retain 4 daily flights 'to serve local residents and ensure continuity of commerce in Northern Panay island' during the period
AirAsia urges Duterte to shorten Boracay closure period
Philippines AirAsia chief executive Dexter Comendador says they were expecting Boracay's closure for only two months, not 6, as ordered by the President
Davao chocolate boards AirAsia's in-flight meals
AirAsia Philippines will carry the meal – flavored with Davao City's Malagos Chocolate – in all of its domestic and international flights beginning April 12
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AirAsia launches 3 domestic flights to, from Clark
This is in line with the airline's commitment to make the Clark International Airport its main hub for operations
VIRAL: AirAsia tagged as 'worst' airline over baggage, PWD assistance fees
Cavite Governor Jesus Crispin Remulla slams AirAsia for being the 'lousiest airline in the world'
Philippines AirAsia picks Clark airport over NAIA as its main hub
With Clark International Airport fees waived and the Ninoy Aquino International Airport unable to handle expansion plans, Philippines AirAsia chooses a new hub for its operations
Philippines AirAsia flying to Bali, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh soon
Philippines AirAsia will start flying to Ho Chi Minh on November 17 this year, and to Jakarta and Bali in January next year
AirAsia announces seat sale, 2 new routes
The seat sale will be from September 11 to 17 while the airline will start flying from Manila to Iloilo in October and from Davao to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia in December
Police not yet giving up on finding Bohol mayor's dead body
Boniel s body was believed to have been thrown into the sea waters between the islands of Caubian and Olango off Lapu Lapu City in Cebu after she was allegedly murdered by her husband on June 6 2017
VIRAL: Filipino bayanihan spirit unfolds in baggage queue
Responding to the viral post the CEO of AirAsia says it will extend free baggage allowance of up to 40 kilograms to all AFP personnel
AirAsia jet returns to Australia after suspected bird strike
The flight from Gold Coast to Kuala Lumpur carrying 345 passengers and 14 crew was diverted to Brisbane airport just north of the eastern city and landed safely
AirAsia plane 'shaking like washing machine' returns to Australia
The Airbus A330 from Perth to Kuala Lumpur experiences problems about 90 minutes into the journey
LOOK: Puerto Princesa International Airport's new terminal
UPDATED The P4 5 billion terminal has a 2 600 meter runway that can accommodate bigger aircraft
PH AirAsia plans to go public in 2017 for fleet expansion
The local airline wants to increase its fleet from 14 to 17 jets to accommodate new operations
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From 2 jets to 70: AirAsia returns to its Clark roots
AirAsia flight Z2 100 arrives at Clark International Airport in Pampanga on March 28 The airline launches its expansion program from where it started half a decade ago
Berapa gaji pilot di Indonesia?
AirAsia Indonesia dilaporkan paling tinggi membayar pilotnya dengan Rp 47 5 juta
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AirAsia bans use, charging of Samsung Galaxy Note7 on all flights
After several airlines ban in flight use of the device the Malaysian aviation company follows suit
Malaysia-bound AirAsia X plane ends up in Melbourne
Safety officials say the incident occurred March 10 of last year with air traffic controllers on alert after the plane began flying in the wrong direction
Hidilyn Diaz, other ASEAN Olympic medalists get free AirAsia flights
The 18 Olympic medalists from Southeast Asian countries will get free flights from AirAsia either for life gold for the next 5 years silver or for 3 years bronze
