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AirAsia's Fernandes Says Travel Demand Remains Strong, Current Crisis 'Far' Less Severe than Covid

Fernandes said AirAsia’s second quarter was its toughest, but strong travel demand and an expected $1 billion refinancing plan could ease pressure.

HONG KONG: AirAsia co-founder Tan Sri 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, as he sought to reassure investors about the airline's financial health.

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

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Tony Fernandes dismissed reports of AirAsia facing a financial crisis, emphasizing strong cash management and liquidity. The airline is preparing to raise $1 billion to refinance high-interest debt and aims to operate its full fleet by October 2026. The post AirAsia Refutes Financial Tightness Reports, “Tony” Confirms No Crisis – Strong Liquidity, Moving Forward with Debt Refinancing appeared first on Business Online Stock News.

AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes has denied the airline is facing a major crisis.

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