Top August 25, 2026 at 2:01 AM

Southeast Asia’s budget airlines eye recovery but fuel scars linger

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Results from Malaysia's AirAsia, Singapore Airlines' budget arm Scoot and the Philippines' Cebu Pacific showed efforts to recoup soaring fuel costs through higher fares fell short.

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