#tonyfernandes

Encourage instead of burdening tourists – AirAsia boss disagrees with exit tax

Encourage instead of burdening tourists – AirAsia boss disagrees with exit tax

Tony Fernandes is hoping the government will reconsider its decision to impose a departure levy.

AirAsia boss feels MAS can soar again, but not keen on piloting it

AirAsia boss feels MAS can soar again, but not keen on piloting it

Tony Fernandes says it would be unwise to close his competitor, but he already has his plate full.

Let Tony Fernandes make MAS soar again, says DAP lawmaker

Let Tony Fernandes make MAS soar again, says DAP lawmaker

RSN Rayer suggests that AirAsia boss should get a shot at turning the airline around.

Bee-sieged! AirAsia boss laments latest non-human beeline to KLIA2

Bee-sieged! AirAsia boss laments latest non-human beeline to KLIA2

UPDATED 4.20PM | MAHB says it is monitoring the situation and will take action, if necessary.
Overhaul of M'sia Stadium Corporation under AirAsia boss, contracts reviewed

Overhaul of M'sia Stadium Corporation under AirAsia boss, contracts reviewed

Apart from reducing expenses, the corporation will also seek to improve revenue.

Don't be angry at Tony Fernandes over Najib support - Anwar

Don't be angry at Tony Fernandes over Najib support - Anwar

PD POLLS | Anwar comes to the defence of the AirAsia boss, saying 'he is good at business, but not politics'.

Incentives given to all airlines, not just AirAsia - Fernandes

Incentives given to all airlines, not just AirAsia - Fernandes

'We built a huge business for Malaysia Airports,' adds AirAsia boss.

AirAsia boss says M’sia should focus on growth, not austerity

AirAsia boss says M’sia should focus on growth, not austerity

Fernandes believes economic growth would enable the government to handle the RM1 trillion debt.

No, you don't protect passengers' rights, Fernandes tells Mavcom

No, you don't protect passengers' rights, Fernandes tells Mavcom

Why else would passengers be charged the same airport tax in KLIA and the 'inferior' klia2, asks AirAsia boss. 

Revision of passengers service charge is good news - AirAsia boss

Revision of passengers service charge is good news - AirAsia boss

Tony Fernandes says airline passengers have not been charged fairly as facilities vary between KLIA and KLIA2.

Indian police source says still seeking to quiz AirAsia boss

Indian police source says still seeking to quiz AirAsia boss

AirAsia, however, says it had received no such summons. 

Report: Tony Fernandes summoned by India's CBI on June 6

Report: Tony Fernandes summoned by India's CBI on June 6

This is to assist investigations into corruption allegations AirAsia has been accused of, reports Times of India.

AirAsia calls India corruption allegations 'baseless'

AirAsia calls India corruption allegations 'baseless'

The ariline says it will defend itself to the fullest extent of the law.

AirAsia India denies wrongdoing in India case

AirAsia India denies wrongdoing in India case

UPDATED 2.15PM | It points at a former CEO and says it initiated criminal proceedings against the latter two years ago.

What would make the corrupt sing?

What would make the corrupt sing?

COMMENT | Give some leeway to businesses and government officers who confess to corruption in these first 100 days.

Airline industry doesn’t need Mavcom, says AirAsia boss

Airline industry doesn’t need Mavcom, says AirAsia boss

Tony Fernandes thinks that dealing with Mavcom is 'nothing short of torture.'

AirAsia refutes Mavcom, says will release evidence

AirAsia refutes Mavcom, says will release evidence

Airlines states that Fernandes' 'under pressure' video is fully supported by facts and evidence.

Mavcom denies telling AirAsia to axe GE flights, lodges police report

Mavcom denies telling AirAsia to axe GE flights, lodges police report

UPDATED 3.25PM | In fact, it claims it approved all additional flights the airline applied for where regulations were met.

Yoursay: AirAsia boss will have to live with his decision forever

Yoursay: AirAsia boss will have to live with his decision forever

YOURSAY | This is not the first time Tony Fernandes has shown poor judgement.

AirAsia shares fall after chief apologises for backing Najib

AirAsia shares fall after chief apologises for backing Najib

It falls as much as 10 pct on Monday in the first trading session since GE14.

Mavcom to probe AirAsia boss' claim it ordered GE14 flights cancelled

Mavcom to probe AirAsia boss' claim it ordered GE14 flights cancelled

The commission says it will keep members of the public informed on the investigation. 

AirAsia boss apologises for buckling under BN gov't pressure

AirAsia boss apologises for buckling under BN gov't pressure

UPDATED 5.23PM | Tony Fernandes says he thought the BN-themed flight would appease the BN government. 

Najib returns to KL in 'Hebatkan Negaraku' AirAsia jet

Najib returns to KL in 'Hebatkan Negaraku' AirAsia jet

GE14 | The A330-300 aircraft is emblazoned with BN's election slogan.

AirAsia boss lauds Najib for putting people first

AirAsia boss lauds Najib for putting people first

GE14 | Tony Fernandes tells Malaysians to vote based on facts and not hearsay.