AirAsia may become the first airline in Malaysia to implement a mandatory carbon fee. (Photo: AirAsia)
Malaysia's low-cost airline, AirAsia, plans to impose a mandatory carbon fee on passengers starting next year, pending approval from the respective countries on its routes. If successfully implemented, this will be a first for a Malaysian national airline. However, specific details regarding the fee structure are still not available.
AirAsia’s mandatory carbon fee on ASEAN routes
CEO Tony Fernandes stated at a press conference on Sept. 26 that the airline will not give passengers the option to opt out of paying the carbon fee, emphasizing that "if it becomes an option, no one will pay."
