– How do you view the demand in Africa and Europe? “We’re flying to Nairobi soon, marking our first flight to Africa as a Southeast Asian LCC. It’s a new territory for us. We remain champions. This is a new field starting from Central Asia, Kazakhstan. The direct link between Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi will be great for business in Malaysia, Southeast Asia, and Africa. As we build our network globally, this will be one of many destinations in Africa.”
– What do you see in terms of demand for business and leisure in Nairobi? “Both. The great thing about AirAsia is that we serve students and many businesses. Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Kenya. The coffee business, for example. So, direct connections between Southeast Asia, ASEAN, and Africa will gain a lot of momentum.
– Outlook for the second half of the year? “For us, returning 250 planes is a huge task. It took us two years to get them back, and we still have about 20 left. By December, we should be almost covered. And deliveries from Airbus will start, adding planes for the first time since COVID.
We have 400 planes, so there’s potential for growth. Nowadays, even if you buy a plane, you won’t get it until 2031, and there are issues with Boeing and the supply chain. But at least we have secured growth opportunities.”
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