AirAsia aims international flights by October
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AirAsia India aims to start international operations in by October this year, its chief operating officer said Monday. The joint venture carrier between Tata Sons and Malaysian low fare airline AirAsia Berhad is looking at short haul destinations in Sri Lanka, Thailand and Kuala Lumpur airline recently received its 21st plane and aims to take the fleet size to 40 in a year, Kumar added. It operates 154 daily flights.
Earlier this year the airline presented a plan to its board to deploy 40% of its fleet overseas in five years. The government had been investigating the airline for alleged irregular lobbying for international rights. Kumar didn’t comment on the probe but indicated its plans for starting flights by October were firm.
AirAsia India last month got a boost from its parents by getting a fund infusion of Rs 500 crore for its expansion. That followed an overhaul of its top management, getting IndiGo veteran Kumar as COO and former Tata Steel chief Sunil Bhaskaran as CEO.
Questions & Answers
Q.What short-haul international destinations is AirAsia India planning to serve initially?
What short-haul international destinations is AirAsia India planning to serve initially?
AirAsia India is looking at short-haul routes to Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Kuala Lumpur. These destinations would be among the first for its international operations.
Q.What is AirAsia India's plan for the size of its fleet?
What is AirAsia India's plan for the size of its fleet?
The airline recently acquired its 21st aircraft and aims to expand its fleet to 40 planes within a year. It currently operates 154 daily flights.
Q.What was the recent financial support provided to AirAsia India?
What was the recent financial support provided to AirAsia India?
AirAsia India received a fund infusion of Rs 500 crore last month from its parent companies. This funding is intended to support the airline's expansion plans.
Q.Who are the current key leaders at AirAsia India?
Who are the current key leaders at AirAsia India?
The airline's chief operating officer is Kumar, an IndiGo veteran. The chief executive officer is Sunil Bhaskaran, who previously worked at Tata Steel.
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