AirAsia Japan may be closed down

Taking a hit: AirAsia aircraft stand on the tarmac at KLIA 2 in Sepang. There have been reports that the group is planning to discontinue the operations of its affiliate, AirAsia Japan, due to the weak demand following the Covid-19 pandemic. — Bloomberg

KUALA LUMPUR: Low-cost airline Air Asia is exploring all options over its dwindling operations in Japan, including closing it down.

There have been reports that the group is planning to discontinue the operations of its affiliate, AirAsia Japan, due to the weak demand following the Covid-19 pandemic.