AirAsia meets Malaysian officials as it explores financing options amid higher fuel costs
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AirAsia co‑founder Tony Fernandes met officials from Malaysia’s finance ministry and, according to one report, also the transport ministry, either in late September or about two weeks ago, to discuss the airline’s financial situation.
The airline is considering a debt‑refinancing plan of US$1 billion and is discussing possible government backing for its fundraising, subject to conditions that remain under debate; Fernandes said AirAsia does not need a rescue and can operate without state aid, while the transport minister said his ministry had not met the airline recently but noted possible talks with the finance ministry. Fuel prices rose 66% in the second quarter to US$183 per barrel and AirAsia posted a net loss of US$204 million for the quarter ended 30 June.