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title: "Tony Fernandes Takes Thai Airways To Beijing As He Was Unable To Book AirAsia Flight"
url: https://weirdkaya.com/tony-fernandes-takes-thai-airways-to-beijing-as-he-was-unable-to-book-airasia-flight/
date: 2024-10-25
modified: 2024-10-25
lang: en
author: "Nanthini Suresh"
description: "Our beloved entrepreneur and AirAsia boss, Tony Fernandes, has once again found himself in a travel predicament that’s got everyone talking. Last year, Tony had to grab a Singapore Airlines..."
categories:
  - "Fun"
  - "Society"
tags:
  - "#Trending"
  - "AirAsia"
  - "Thai Airways"
  - "Tony Fernandes"
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# Tony Fernandes Takes Thai Airways To Beijing As He Was Unable To Book AirAsia Flight

##### Our beloved entrepreneur and AirAsia boss, Tony Fernandes, has once again found himself in a travel predicament that’s got everyone talking.

Last year, Tony had to grab a [Singapore Airlines](https://weirdkaya.com/tony-fernandes-books-singapore-airlines-flight-after-failing-to-book-a-seat-on-airasia/) flight after AirAsia was fully booked, leaving him without a seat.

And this year? The story repeats—but with Thai Airways stepping in.

Tony shared this travel twist on his [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DBc4hwVBY84/), explaining that AirAsia’s flights were completely sold out, leaving him with no choice but to opt for a Thai Airways flight to Beijing.

Captioning the post with his signature humour, he wrote, **“Continuing my travels. I must fly more than a crew. Onto Beijing on @thaiairways. AirAsia again sold out. Love my tracksuit @danawhite,” **alongside a smiling selfie from his window seat.

> [ View this post on Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/p/DBc4hwVBY84/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)[A post shared by Tony Fernandes (@tonyfernandes)](https://www.instagram.com/p/DBc4hwVBY84/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading)

## Netizens Are Here for It!

Of course, the post quickly went viral, with netizens chiming in with witty responses and theories:

**“Bro is reviewing his rivals again!”** one user teased.

![netizen comments form tony fernandes ig post](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/netizen-comments-form-tony-fernandes-ig-post.jpeg)Screenshot via [IG/tonyfernandes](https://www.instagram.com/p/DBc4hwVBY84/)

**“Loving this ‘research’ journey, @tonyfernandes! Always improving your baby, AirAsia. But the real question is, how are the passengers next to you reacting?” **added another.

![netizen comments form tony fernandes ig post 3](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/netizen-comments-form-tony-fernandes-ig-post-3.jpeg)Screenshot via [IG/tonyfernandes](https://www.instagram.com/p/DBc4hwVBY84/)

**“Amazing PR move from a smart businessman! Boss always has a seat, but this is great PR showing AirAsia is always packed,”** another netizen commented.

![netizen comments form tony fernandes ig post 3](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/netizen-comments-form-tony-fernandes-ig-post-3-1.jpeg)Screenshot via [IG/tonyfernandes](https://www.instagram.com/p/DBc4hwVBY84/)

## Marketing Strategy or Just Tony Being Tony?

So, what’s going on here? Is this a clever marketing tactic or just Tony’s knack for turning a full flight into a funny story?

Whatever the case, Tony’s post has brought a good laugh and maybe even sparked some travel plans.

What’s your take? A genius PR move or just Tony’s cheeky charm at work? Share your thoughts below.

**READ [ALSO](https://weirdkaya.com/msian-surprised-to-see-tony-fernandes-serve-passengers-on-flight-back-from-japan/):**

https://weirdkaya.com/msian-surprised-to-see-tony-fernandes-serve-passengers-on-flight-back-from-japan/

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