Remaking Subang Airport as premium city airport a brave and right decision: Tony Fernandes

[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysian aviation tycoon Tony Fernandes described the government’s move in revamping Subang Airport into a premium city airport and regional aviation hub as “a bold, brave and right decision” that will catalyse Malaysia’s aviation sector.

The entrepreneur, who is also the chief executive officer of Capital A, the parent company of Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia, also revealed that AirAsia has applied to operate from Subang Airport, to target the premium market and travellers that have not flown AirAsia previously.

“We will definitely go back to Subang Airport (if the application is approved); it’s where we began. I imagine it will be more expensive compared to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for its location advantage,” he told the media after unveiling AirAsia’s new AI-powered concierge “Ask Bo” on Wednesday (Feb 8).