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AirAsia's Fernandes says travel demand remains strong, current crisis 'far' less severe than COVID

Pakistan Published 18 September 2026, 10:47 · archived 18 Sep 2026

HONG KONG: AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes said on Friday that the low-cost carrier’s challenges from soaring jet fuel costs were “far, far” less severe than those it faced during the COVID-19 pandemic period. AirAsia X announces brand new route from Karachi to Kuala Lumpur, providing affordable connectivity to Malaysia’s capital Speaking at a media briefing, he also said strong demand for air travel continued to support the business.

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