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AirAsia ordered 150 Airbus A220-300 jets in the largest firm A220 order to date, making AirAsia a new customer and launch operator of a 160-seat cabin configuration with extra overwing exits. The aircraft will expand AirAsia's ASEAN and Central Asia routes while preserving low operating costs; Airbus notes 501 A220s delivered to 25 operators as of March 2026, with SAF use supported today and a goal of 100% SAF by 2030.
A Chinese passenger on AirAsia's Chongqing–Kuala Lumpur flight D7809 demanded Mandarin-language service; when staff responded in English she argued and refused to exit, leading to Chinese police escorting her off the plane and delaying departure by about 100 minutes. The episode sparked online debate over multilingual service on international flights and the use of English as aviation's lingua franca.
A Chinese passenger on AirAsia flight D7809 from Chongqing to Kuala Lumpur caused a roughly 100-minute delay after insisting crew speak Mandarin; staff initially used English, prompting a confrontation that escalated to police escorting the passenger off the plane, fueling online debate about language expectations on international flights.
An AirAsia flight from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur diverted to Brisbane after a cabin-pressure alert. The aircraft dropped from about 34,000 ft to roughly 10,000 ft, and all 142 passengers and 11 crew evacuated without incident. Passengers were provided accommodation and assistance while the aircraft was assessed, with a plan to resume the journey later.
Chaos erupted on an AirAsia flight from Bangkok to Phuket when a live snake was found in the overhead bin, marking the second reported incident of a snake on an AirAsia plane. The aircraft landed safely, and the snake was captured by a flight attendant. The airline assured that the safety of passengers and crew was never at risk, and the plane underwent a deep clean and fumigation before resuming operations.
A 2ft-long snake emerged mid-flight on an AirAsia Airbus A320 from Bangkok to Phuket, prompting shocked passengers to leap from their seats in fear. Cabin crew bravely captured the snake using an empty plastic bottle and stored it in a cupboard, unsure of its venomous nature. The snake, later identified as a harmless species, was removed by ground staff upon landing. This incident follows previous cases of exotic animals being smuggled on flights, including a rat and otter that escaped mid-air and bit an air hostess.
AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes faced backlash after posting a now-deleted photo on LinkedIn of himself receiving a shirtless massage during a management meeting, touting his company culture. The post received ridicule on social media, with critics calling it unprofessional and inappropriate. Fernandes apologized and deleted the post, but many questioned his judgment and how it would make employees feel. He defended himself by saying the massage was suggested by an employee, and he didn't mean to offend anyone. Fernandes has been running AirAsia for over two decades and has previously engaged in public stunts.
AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes sparked debate after posting a photo on LinkedIn showing himself receiving a shirtless massage during a management meeting. While some praised the work culture that allows for stress management in such a way, others criticized it as unprofessional and potentially creating an uncomfortable work environment. Fernandes has since taken down the post.