AirAsia still confident despite price pressuresAirAsia says soaring airfares are inevitable amid the Middle East conflict and oil crisis, but it remains confident about travel demand across its network and vows to maintain affordable airfares as much as possible. Regarding the Middle East conflict, which has triggered a global oil crisis, AirAsia can still operate flights to meet strong travel demand. He said travel demand has even improved, as many passengers are staying within the region and refraining from flying to Europe or the US. For the overall aviation sector, airfares would inevitably surge amid the conflict, but AirAsia will try its best to maintain affordable fares for passengers, said Mr Fernandes. He added that the company remains confident about emerging stronger from this crisis, as it is using this period to improve efficiency.

Source: Bangkok Post March 30, 2026 23:06 UTC