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4-Feb-2026 2:48 PM

Capital A CEO confirms plans to delay retirement by five years

Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes, via his personal LinkedIn account, confirmed (04-Feb-2026) plans to delay his retirement and negotiate with the boards of AirAsia X and Capital A to extend his contract by a further five years.

Background ✨

Capital A recently met all conditions for the disposal of its airline business to AirAsia X, with sale and purchase agreements becoming unconditional and completion expected by Dec-2025. Tony Fernandes stated this transition will see the formation of a newly unified AirAsia Group and allow Capital A to focus on its five core travel and digital companies as distinct entities1.

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