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Asian airlines risk collapse without government aid, warns industry head

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The head of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines warned that some Asian carriers might face collapse similar to Spirit Airlines if they do not receive government assistance. Wong Hong stated that airlines require varied forms of support, including direct financial aid and flexibility in adjusting flight schedules. He expressed concern that without government intervention, the situation could mirror the recent shutdown of Spirit Airlines due to escalating fuel costs. AI

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Asian airlines risk collapse without government aid, warns industry head

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    Some Asian airlines could collapse like Spirit without help on rising fuel costs

    Asian airlines need government support to cope with the more than doubling of jet fuel prices that otherwise risks some carriers collapsing like US-based Spirit Airlines, according to the new head of the region’s industry body. Wong Hong, who took over as director general of the …

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