MAS' turning point and a case for a new Malaysian low-cost airline

AirAsia CEO Aireen Omar's teasing difference about the probability of the low-cost conduit NOT moving to KLIA2 subsequent March [Air Asia has LCCT back-up plan- Business Times, Jul 2] should not be taken lightly. In fact, the authorities should begin thinking unequivocally hard about which actually happening, generally so after Tony Fernandes' astonishing pierce out of Malaysia to make Jakarta his regional heart which, according to Business Times, meanslesser purpose for the KL headquarters.

What's our Plan B if Aireen as well as Tony actually confirm to turn their backs upon KLIA2? Part of the brand new airport was recognised with AirAsia in mind, after all. Who will fill the vacuum? Can which blank be occupied?

The answer is obvious: air trade will grow with or but Air Asia, with or but Tony Fernandes. If Aireen decides to pierce to KK or Kuching, welll as well as good; if she thinks only "virtual heart Changi" is great enough for her, well, great luck. Malaysia as well as Malaysians have done so most to assistance Air Asia grow as well as be where it is today, the Malaysian-born conduit which went from being bullied to being the bully (or so the little says) as well as upon their part AirAsia as well as Tony Fernandes have enabled most Malaysians to fly by making flying some-more affordable.

But let's be realistic: we need to fill up KLIA2. In fact, whether or not AirAsia moves to KLIA2, the country should be looking at giving birth to another low-cost conduit to cater to demand. Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman, the former Malaysia Airlines boss, made the suggestion not as well long ago, prior to Tony Fernandes voiced the pierce to Jakarta. Read the forum MAS should venture into low price airlines like SIA (Tiger) as well as Qantas (Jetstar).

Actually, it doesn't have to be MAS. Anyone can begin the low price airline.

Syed Mokhtar, for example, can do which easily. He already has an airport in Senai ...

(Should be continued ...)