Skift
• Montira Rungjirajittranon
AirAsia is shrinking across Southeast Asia, with the shift most visible on routes between Malaysia and India, where Malaysia Airlines has moved ahead without expanding. The change illustrates how a rival’s retreat can alter competitive positions even when the remaining carrier stands still.
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AirAsia is shrinking across Southeast Asia, with the shift most visible on routes between Malaysia and India, where Malaysia Airlines has moved ahead without expanding. The change illustrates how a rival’s retreat can alter competitive positions even when the remaining carrier stands still.
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