Tony Fernandes

(Jan 10): Malaysia-based AirAsia is considering an initial public offering for its Indian unit and seeking a partner for its services business, the carrier's group chief executive Tony Fernandes said on Wednesday.

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 21): AirAsia X Bhd plans to serve the US, not only the West Coast but also the East Coast, Forbes reported the long-haul, low-cost carrier’s co-founder and group CEO Datuk Kamarudin Meranun as saying in an interview.

SYDNEY (May 16): The creation of the world’s biggest alliance of low-cost airlines may signal that some of Asia’s struggling budget carriers are headed for the altar.