KUALA LUMPUR: Group CEO of AirAsia Tan Sri Tony Fernandes today refuted news reports that he is planning to firm up the commencement of operations of a new super-premium regional airline called Caterham Jet.
It is only an idea, he told reporters here.
"There is no Caterham as what is reported in the press," he explained.
However, he said, the idea of a new super-premium airline not yet available in the Asean market is a good one.
He added that any involvement of such a super-premium airline, which will provide a more business-friendly and hassle-free service than conventional airlines, will lead to Malaysia Airlines.
With the collaboration between AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, he said, it would be beneficial for the Malaysian aviation industry as both airlines would stand to benefit from the collaboration.
He said it would also help both airlines to expand and be profitable.
Foreign news wires, quoting unnamed aviation sources, reported that Fernandes plans to start a new regional super-premium airline called Caterham Jet to compete with Australian carrier Qantas.- Bernama
It is only an idea, he told reporters here.
"There is no Caterham as what is reported in the press," he explained.
However, he said, the idea of a new super-premium airline not yet available in the Asean market is a good one.
He added that any involvement of such a super-premium airline, which will provide a more business-friendly and hassle-free service than conventional airlines, will lead to Malaysia Airlines.
With the collaboration between AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, he said, it would be beneficial for the Malaysian aviation industry as both airlines would stand to benefit from the collaboration.
He said it would also help both airlines to expand and be profitable.
Foreign news wires, quoting unnamed aviation sources, reported that Fernandes plans to start a new regional super-premium airline called Caterham Jet to compete with Australian carrier Qantas.- Bernama
