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AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes dismissed reports that Malaysia’s government was considering whether rival airlines could absorb part of the carrier’s domestic capacity, while rejecting concerns about AirAsia’s financial health and signaling that the airline intends to resume growth.
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AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes dismissed reports that Malaysia’s government was considering whether rival airlines could absorb part of the carrier’s domestic capacity, while rejecting concerns about AirAsia’s financial health and signaling that the airline intends to resume growth.
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