Skift Take

Skeptics are nothing new for AirAsia. So when it announced it was going to become more than just an airline but a superapp, executives ignored the critics. Karen Chan makes her case on why this strategy makes perfect sense.

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AirAsia.com CEO Karen Chan talks about the transformation from an airline to a digital lifestyle company, including selling zucchini and other duty-free home deliveries in a discussion with Executive