Chennai: With Chennai as its hub, Air Asia, the leading low-cost carrier in Malaysia, is likely to start operations in May.
“Our model is based on low fares. The fares could be 25-30 per cent less [than others]. We will make sure we deliver not just for a month but sustain it throughout the year,” said Mittu Chandilya, chief executive officer of Air Asia India.
“We may get the air operator permit (AOP) in about three weeks. Thereafter, we may commence operations in two months from Chennai,” he said in an interview to The Hindu on Wednesday.
Already, the Federation of Indian Airlines has opposed the entry of Air Asia stating this may force other airlines to run into further loss.
“Other airlines will have to drop fares and this will benefit passengers. They could even match my reduced fares but whether they can manage costs in the long-term has to be seen. But we can do it,” said Mr. Chandilya.
Read news in full 06/05/14 Sunitha Sekar/The Hindu
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