Articles tagged “airasia”

The A321XLR flies farther, burns less fuel, and doesn’t come with the high costs of bigger aircraft. AirAsia surely seems to be betting on smaller planes to do big things.

With new long-range aircraft, AirAsia wants a second try at setting up in the Gulf.

On today’s pod we look closer at the market for Airbnb’s new product, Fairmont’s new marketing campaign, and AirAsia’s move for its Move app.

Shedding the "AirAsia" name is perhaps the online travel platform's way of saying: this is not just an airline app anymore. Move is looking forward to a future where brand loyalty isn't tied to a legacy airline, but to a travel experience.

On today’s briefing we talk about DeepSeek’s impact on travel, AirAsia Move’s new chairman, and Boeing’s sunny take on cloudy earnings.

What’s a luxury guy like Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio doing at AirAsia? Trading luxury cruises for budget flights, it seems — though don’t be fooled. He’s got a lot on his mind, from rethinking travel experiences to sneaking a touch of five-star luxury into your next app booking.

Southeast Asia’s tourism race is heating up. And with destinations like Thailand and Vietnam making strong plays, Malaysia will need to up its game. It’s also a chance for the destination to diversify its offerings and attract fresh audiences in a crowded regional race.

As tourists prioritize convenience over bureaucracy in their journey choices, visa reforms will help determine the winners in Asia’s tourism rebound. Regions with rigid visa policies risk missing out.

Capital A is shifting its focus beyond aviation, aiming to build a stronger, more diverse revenue stream. This would also help the company rely less on the volatile aviation sector.

In an industry where tightly scripted quotes can feel like the norm, Tony Fernandes' candid communication style is distinctive and refreshing.