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Airlines still have to pay compensation if flights cancelled due to fuel crisis, EU says

Ryanair says that unlike others it will not be cancelling summer flights as it hedged fuel contracts before Iran war

The Guardian - UK

AirAsia places largest single order for A220s

AirAsia is set to acquire 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This significant deal, valued at approximately 19 billion dollars, marks a major step in fleet modernization. The new jets offer enhanced fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions. This strategic move aims to combat rising fuel prices and operational costs.

The Economic Times

AirAsia's Tony to give the world new airline

Tony Fernandes, co-founder of AirAsia X, is set to launch a new airline. This aggressive expansion comes despite rising oil prices. The new carrier is expected to be announced soon. Fernandes sees opportunities within the current market challenges. AirAsia is reallocating aircraft for this new venture. This move follows a…

The Economic Times

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AirAsia bets big on efficiency with order for 150 Airbus A220 jets listed for $19 billion

Budget airline AirAsia has announced an order for 150 Airbus A220-300 jets, valued at about $19 billion at list prices

The Independent UK

Rate rises, helium shortages, EV sales spikes: how is the disruption in Iran’s strait of Hormuz affecting Australia?

The ‘largest supply disruption in history’ due to the US-Israeli war on Iran is affecting prices from plastic to jet fuel to fertiliser

The Guardian - AU

'A perfect storm': Airlines cut flights and increase airfares as jet fuel price spikes

Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more.

Euronews

More airlines hike flight prices as Iran war continues to disrupt oil supply

Cathay Pacific, AirAsia and Thai Airways join Qantas in increasing prices, as travellers flock to airlines that don’t have Middle East stopovers

The Guardian - AU

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This low-cost airline is relaunching flights between Europe and Kuala Lumpur

AirAsia X’s revived route between London Gatwick and the Malaysian capital will now include a stopover in Bahrain.

Euronews

Artist accuses AirAsia of using his mural on plane without consent

Ernest Zacharevic alleges the carrier has repeatedly used his art in its external corporate branding without consent

The Guardian - AU

AirAsia hit with legal action over street art dispute

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The Independent UK

Malaysia’s Banksy sues AirAsia for using his street art on aircraft without approval

Artist alleges his 2012 mural was used on an aircraft and in multiple marketing campaigns without permission

The Independent UK

AirAsia flight diverted after mid-air cabin pressure alert

Flight D7221 changed course around two hours into the flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

The Independent UK

AirAsia Boss Tony Fernandes Reveals Midnight Crisis After Airbus Warning as 96 Jets Fixed in 25-Hour Scramble

AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes reveals how AirAsia saved 96 jets in 25 hours after a late-night Airbus warning threatened to ground thousands of A320 aircraft worldwide

International Business Times UK

Is it safe to travel to Bali and rest of Indonesia after volcanic eruption? Your rights as flights cancelled

Dozens of flights have been grounded on Wednesday after a volcano erupted in Indonesia

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Dozens of Bali flights cancelled after volcano erupts in Indonesia

Airlines say they are closely monitoring the situation and will inform customers of any changes

The Independent UK

Man charged with endangering AirAsia X flight after multiple incidents on trip to Sydney

The man also allegedy assaulted a cabin crew member while being restrained on the flight

The Independent UK

Jordanian man charged over attempt to open doors of plane mid-flight

Man attempts to open emergency exit latch while seated at back of AirAsia flight

The Independent UK

China-bound AirAsia flight returns to Kuala Lumpur after engine fire

Passengers deboard safely after flight makes emergency landing

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Airlines Are Now Charging Extra for Child-Free Quiet Zones—Would You Pay The Extra Fee?

Airlines are introducing child-free quiet zones on flights, allowing passengers to pay extra for a peaceful journey, but the debate over whether this is fair or exclusionary continues.

The Independent UK

Street artist calls out AirAsia for using his work on aircraft without permission

Ernest Zacharevic first painted the artwork titled Children On A Bicycle in 2012

The Independent UK

Singaporean tourist arrested for faking bomb threat at Bangkok airport

162 passengers had to be evacuated following a call claiming an explosive was on the AirAsia plane

Bangkok Post

Singaporean held for flight bomb threat

Authorities have arrested a man holding a Singaporean passport following a bomb threat called in against an AirAsia flight departing from Bangkok to Hat Yai.

International Business Times

Airlines Around Asia Ground Bali Flights After Volcano Erupts

Airlines in Australia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia and Singapore cancelled flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Wednesday, after a nearby volcano catapulted an ash tower miles into the sky.

Fortune

AirAsia's Tony Fernandes wants Microsoft compensation for the CrowdStrike outage: 'If I delay my flight, you would come after me for a refund'

"The principle is if we do something wrong, we have to compensate. They did something wrong. We and other airlines lost a lot," Fernandes said Wednesday.

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Asian Airlines Affected By Global Tech Disruption

Major Asian airlines, including AirAsia, Cebu Pacific Air, and Singapore Airlines, faced challenges due to a global tech disruption impacting reservation s...

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