Virgin and easyJet deny Air Asia link

Saturday, 04 Jan, 2007 0

Virgin Atlantic and easyJet have denied reports that they are taking part in a global low-cost alliance with Malaysian carrier AirAsia. 

The carriers have been reportd to be involved in talks to form a global no-frills alliance that would offer cheap flights within Asia as well between Europe and Australia via Kuala Lumpur.

But easyJet spokesman Toby Nicol told Reuters news agency: “We are not joining any alliance.”

“The whole low-cost airline business model is based on simplicity,” he added, noting alliances with other airlines involve costs and complications.

Virgin Atlantic spokesman Paul Charles said: “It’s nothing to do with us. 

“AirAsia clearly have their own plans and it is up to them to announce them.”

A formal announcement is due from AirAsia tomorrow. 



 

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