AirAsia has refuted the Aviation Commission's (Mavcom) denial that it had asked the airline to axe its additional flights for the 14th general election.

It said the claim by group CEO Tony Fernandes was backed by evidence, including communications with Mavcom executive chairperson Abdullah Ahmad.

"AirAsia strongly refutes the police report lodged by Mavcom against AirAsia Group CEO Fernandes.

"We would like to emphasise that the video released by Fernandes on May 13 is fully supported by evidence and facts, including direct communication between AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat and Mavcom executive chairperson Abdullah.

"We will divulge the evidence and facts to the appropriate authorities at the right time," the airline said in a statement today.

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Yesterday, Fernandes, in a video message on May 13, apologised for buckling and endorsing BN, by ferrying then-prime minister Najib Abdul Razak on a ‘BN-themed’ airplane.

The AirAsia boss said he was under pressure to sack AirAsia X chairperson Rafidah Aziz for her criticism of the then-BN government. He refused her resignation.

Furthermore, Fernandes said the government was angered when AirAsia increased its number of flights and controlled prices for the 14th general election.

"Within 24 hours, we were summoned by Mavcom and told to cancel all those flights. That put us again under tremendous pressure," he had said.

Mavcom earlier today denied the claim and lodged a police report. AirAsia stands by the claim.

"We will cooperate fully with the police on this investigation in accordance to the law and take all actions that are necessary to protect the interests of AirAsia as well as Fernandes," the airline said.