AirAsia's Fernandes refutes financial concerns, points to new growth plans

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

AirAsia's Tony Fernandes pushed back against a report raising concerns over the airline’s financial health, while signaling plans to resume growth.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:44:48 UTC.

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