Malaysia has made no commitment to provide financing support to AirAsia, ministry says
- KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has made no agreement or commitment to provide financial assistance to budget airline operator AirAsia, the finance ministry said, though it acknowledged concerns over the carrier's financial health following a jump in jet fuel prices.
- Reuters reported this month, citing sources, that AirAsia was in talks with the government over potential support.
- The airline's co-founder Tony Fernandes said the talks focused on aviation-related costs such as airport charges and fuel, not financial assistanceIn a written parliamentary reply on Monday (Oct 19), the finance ministry said i
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- KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has made no agreement or commitment to provide financial assistance to budget airline operator AirAsia, the finance ministry said, though it acknowledged concerns over the carrier's financial health following a jump in jet fuel prices.
- Reuters reported this month, citing sources, that AirAsia was in talks with the government over potential support.
- The airline's co-founder Tony Fernandes said the talks focused on aviation-related costs such as airport charges and fuel, not financial assistanceIn a written parliamentary reply on Monday (Oct 19), the finance ministry said i
Sources: CNA