AirAsia to start India operations later this year

Chennai: Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia today said its Indian operations should begin later this year with flights for southern region and the company would also look at setting up some ancillary businesses in the country.
"We are hopeful of starting Indian operations later this year with three aircraft serving Southern region," AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes told reporters here.
The airline would expand its services to other parts of the country in the second stage, he said.
AirAsia would also look at setting up ancillary services like air travel insurance and duty free shops in the country, said Fernandes who came to Chennai this morning.
AirAsia has already put in place a strong leadership team for its India operations, which is a joint venture with Tatas and Telestra Tradeplace.
29/06/13 PTI/Business Standard