AirAsia X, the long-haul arm of Malaysia-based AirAsia, will spread its wings to the US for the first time later this year. The low-cost airline said in a regulatory filing Monday that it plans to begin four weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Honolulu International Airport on 1 November. Group CEO Datuk Kamarudin Meranun announced that plans are also underway to resume flights to Europe, a route the airline operated in 2012 but cancelled due to high fuel costs. He also said that the … [Read more...] about AirAsia X eyes London, Hawaii
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AirAsia X appoints new CFO
AirAsia X Berhad has appointed Cheok Huei Shian as its chief financial officer, effective immediately. Reporting directly to Benyamin Ismail, acting chief executive officer of AirAsia X Berhad, Huei Shian will be responsible for corporate finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis as well as investor relations. Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, group CEO of AirAsia X said, “We are excited to have Huei Shian join our management team as we continue to drive our strategic and financial … [Read more...] about AirAsia X appoints new CFO