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India’s Air India Group has announced progress in the merger of its low-cost carriers, Air India Express and AirAsia India, which is expected to bring revenue, cost and operational benefits. The airlines have moved to a single, unified reservation system on an integrated Air India Express website. Campbell Wilson, Air India CEO, commented: “This new Air India Express, operating both domestically and internationally using systems optimised for low-cost airlines, gives the Group a much stronger LCC platform.” The two airlines have also adopted common social media and customer support channels. Read further. #AirAsia

AirAsia India and Air India Express have deployed a single integrated reservation system, enabling passengers to make bookings for both airlines from a unified website. The two carriers had previously moved to the same social media and customer support channels. In a statement, Air India explained that the merger would extend operating scales, broaden adoption of each airline’s best practices, systems and routes while re-positioning Air India Express to focus on leisure-oriented and price-sensitive markets. The amalgamation of their air operating permits and regulatory posts will take place in the coming months. Read further. #AirAsia

Air India has consolidated the reservation system and customer interface of its two low-cost subsidiary airlines, Air India Express and AirAsia India. Passengers will now be able to make and manage bookings, and check into domestic and international flights, on a single website. The move follows AirAsia India's full acquisition in November 2020 and the merging of both airlines under a single CEO in January 2021. Further integration of internal systems is planned, including regulatory permits. Tata Sons' consolidation of its airline entities, which include Vistara, AirAsia India and Air India Express under Air India, aims to make Air India...

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AirAsia has clarified that the yellow tape found on some of their plane seats is not meant to indicate that the seats are out of service, as some passengers have assumed. Instead, the tape is used to differentiate between economy and premium seats that have been temporarily removed from service for maintenance or repair. AirAsia emphasized that safety is their top concern and encouraged passengers to notify the cabin crew if they have any concerns about seat safety or comfort. The airline also stated that they have a rigorous process in place to ensure all seats are safe and comfortable...

Individual investors hold the majority stake in AirAsia X Berhad, with a 43% ownership, whilst institutional investors have a fair amount of stake in the company indicating that it has some degree of credibility in the investment community. However, more than half of the company's shares are owned by the top six shareholders, indicating the interests of the larger shareholders are balanced out to an extent by the smaller ones. Hedge funds have very few shares in AirAsia X Berhad, and according to Simply Wall St, while insider ownership is a positive indication that the board is well aligned with other shareholders,...

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AirAsia recently faced scrutiny on social media after a video surfaced showing yellow tape on the engine of one of their planes. The airline has since issued a statement explaining that the tape is a common component of engine maintenance and poses no safety risks to passengers. The tape is used to cover up areas where maintenance work has been done on the engine, such as bolts or wires, to prevent foreign objects from entering and potentially causing damage. While some netizens questioned the safety of the tape, others have come to AirAsia's defense, citing similar practices used by other...

Capital A's edutech platform, AirAsia Academy, has entered into a partnership with FELCRA Education Services to produce more tech talent to propel the country's agriculture sector forward. The collaboration aims to cultivate industry-ready tech talents for the smart agriculture sector and empower young people, especially from rural communities, providing them with the right knowledge and skills in the relevant technologies. AirAsia Academy provides both on-demand and accredited instructor-led training for tech courses and learning management systems. Job placement services are also offered for job-ready graduates. Read further. #AirAsia