AirAsia CEO Fernandes Is Not Concerned About Oil Prices

The transcript discusses the impact of oil prices on airlines like AirAsia, highlighting their strategies for managing costs without imposing surcharges. It covers AirAsia's expansion plans in China, India, and other regions, emphasizing careful planning and capital allocation. The discussion also touches on aircraft management, potential IPO plans in India, and the importance of digital ventures. AirAsia's approach to growth includes leveraging joint ventures and selling non-core assets like the leasing unit.

What is AirAsia's stance on imposing fuel surcharges?

• They impose surcharges based on competitor actions.

• They impose surcharges only when oil prices exceed $100.

• They avoid surcharges due to pricing elasticity.

• They impose surcharges frequently.

What is a key factor in AirAsia's expansion strategy in China?

• Rushing to capture market share quickly.

• Partnering with a strong state-owned enterprise.

• Avoiding partnerships with local companies.

• Focusing solely on domestic routes.

How does AirAsia plan to manage its aircraft deliveries?

• By bringing forward deliveries as needed.

• By focusing only on leasing aircraft.

• By delaying all deliveries indefinitely.

• By canceling future aircraft orders.

What is AirAsia's approach to an IPO in India?

• They will IPO exclusively in India.

• They plan to IPO only after three profitable years.

• They are exploring multiple ways to conduct an IPO.

• They are not considering an IPO at all.

What is a significant aspect of AirAsia's growth strategy?

• Focusing solely on the airline business.

• Investing heavily in digital ventures and joint ventures.

• Expanding only within Malaysia.

• Avoiding any joint ventures.

What recent action has AirAsia taken regarding its leasing unit?

• They have decided to expand it significantly.

• They plan to sell it as it is not core to their business.

• They are merging it with another company.

• They are converting it into a digital platform.

What is AirAsia's view on the digital revolution?

• They are skeptical and have not invested in it.

• They are big believers and have created joint ventures.

• They focus only on traditional business models.

• They see it as irrelevant to their business.