
KUALA LUMPUR -- AirAsia Group founder Tony Fernandes has called for Southeast Asian economies to open their international borders, warning that continued travel restrictions could force the budget carrier to lay off even more workers.
Speaking at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, Fernandes said AirAsia would be forced to downsize further if borders remain closed for the medium term. "I hope not [to downsize] but there is a lot of other factors that we have to take into account, and we might be left with no other option," he said.