AirAsia's Fernandes says travel demand remains strong, current crisis 'far' less severe than COVID

HONG KONG: AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes said on Friday that the low-cost carrier’s challenges from soaring jet fuel costs were “far, far” less severe than those it faced during the COVID-19 pandemic period.

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Speaking at a media briefing, he also said strong demand for air travel continued to support the business.