AirAsia expects to double passenger load

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—AirAsia Philippines, which is determined to fully restore its operations to prepandemic level this year, is ramping up its aircraft fleet as it plans to reopen more international routes.

Tony Fernandes, CEO of AirAsia parent firm Capital A, told reporters on Wednesday they would be receiving 10 aircraft this year, increasing their current fleet of 14 units.

With more units, the AirAsia chief said they were projecting the number of passengers to double and anticipating the expansion of “cheap” cargo delivery services.

“That’s been number one priority for me: bring back all the planes. It is a massive job,” he said.

The additional aircraft, he said, wou…

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