Hong Kong budget carrier joins 'flights to nowhere' trend
A preview flight carrying around 110 passengers took off on Thursday afternoon, circled Hong Kong and returned 90 minutes later.
Fri Oct 16 2020
AirAsia in trading halt after auditor notes 'going concern' doubts
Shares in Malaysias AirAsia Group Bhd were halted on Wednesday after its auditor said there were material uncertainties that cast doubt on the budget carriers ability to continue as a going concern.
Wed Jul 08 2020
Tony Fernandes: Ego is a Big No Go
AirAsia chief Tony Fernandes practices what he preaches forsaking stuffy formality for easy going accessibility. The airline culture is non-conformist but with a clear purpose and direction.
Tue Apr 10 2018
MAHB wooing five airlines to fly to KLIA
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is in the midst of wooing five new airlines, a mix of full and budget carriers, to fly to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
Mon Oct 02 2017
AirAsia CEO shelves low-cost flights to Europe 'for now'
Budget carrier AirAsia X is giving up on the idea of low-cost, long-haul flying to Europe for now, and will concentrate on growth in Asia instead.
Tue Jun 20 2017
Qatar says it faces campaign of lies, denies interfering
Dubai-based budget carrier flydubai said on Monday it would suspend flights to and from Doha from Tuesday after the United Arab Emirates severed ties with Qatar.
Mon Jun 05 2017
Singapore Airlines announces Tigerair takeover bid
SIA currently owns 55.8 percent of Tigerair and the "voluntary conditional general offer" is for the shares it does not already own.
Fri Nov 06 2015
AirAsia X shares to be suspended Friday
In filing to Bursa Malaysia today, the long-haul budget carrier said the suspension was pending the release of a material announcement.
Thu Jan 29 2015
Asian shares mostly up after Christmas break
But shares in AirAsia tumbled after one of the budget carrier's jets went missing with 162 people on board Sunday.
Mon Dec 29 2014
AirAsia shares drops after flight to Singapore vanishes
AirAsia Bhd. (AIRA) shares headed for the biggest tumble in three years after the Malaysian budget carriers flight QZ8501 disappeared en route from Indonesia to Singapore yesterday.
Mon Dec 29 2014
Decline in global oil prices a boost to the aviation industry - Tony Fernandes
The Air Asia's head honcho said the recent decline in global oil prices would mean that the budget carrier registers higher profitability.
Tue Dec 02 2014
Rakuten aims to boost online travel site with AirAsia stake
Rakuten's share in AirAsia's Japanese subsidiary is expected to stand at less than one-third of the budget carrier's capital base.
Mon Jun 30 2014
AirAsia will consider dissolution of Japan joint-venture
AirAsia Bhd, the largest budget carrier in Asia, appears to be close to terminate its AirAsia Japan joint-venture with All Nippon Airways (ANA).
Tue Jun 11 2013
AirAsiaX plans huge fleet expansion with IPO
Malaysian long-haul budget carrier AirAsia X said Monday it plans to use proceeds from a public listing to more than triple its fleet in the next four years to meet demand in Asia-Pacific.
Mon Jun 10 2013
Mumbais travel trade "excited" about AirAsias India Venture
The travel trade in Mumbai is "generally excited" about AirAsia's venture into the budget carrier market in India, through a joint venture with Tatas.
Tue Mar 19 2013
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024