Fernandes: Asean Paralympic gold medallists to get free flights for life

The three Malaysians who won Gold at the Paralympics are (from left) Mohd Ridzuan, Abdul Latif and and Ziyad.

PETALING JAYA: All Asean athletes who win medals at the ongoing Paralympics in Rio de Janerio will be entitled to free flights from AirAsia – just like their able-bodied counterparts.

The airline's chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes posted an image on Instagram Monday evening, featuring medal winners from Asean nations and said all Gold medal winners would be entitled to free flights for life.