The Man Behind a $4 Billion Airline | Tony Fernandes, AirAsia

This is Tony Fernandes, CEO of AirAsia. Twenty-two years ago, he bought a stagnating airline with a $10 million debt for a symbolic 20 cents from the Malaysian government. Within a decade, Tony transformed the company into a multibillion-dollar business and one of the biggest airline brands in the world. As we chatted Tony shared with me how he managed to revolutionize air travel, how not to sink into depression after losing an aircraft in a horrific crash, and his biggest secret to success in life. Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
00:34 Tony's identity
02:19 The moment "I made it!"
03:19 The biggest purchase
04:01 Net worth and the happiest moment
05:03 The best advice in Tony's life
05:45 AirAsia company
07:29 Losing an aircraft in Indonesia
08:50 Features of a great CEO
11:22 Networking advice
11:57 Regrets in life
13:03 What made AirAsia a successful company
14:38 The meaning of life

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[MaxChernov]

Tony is such an inspirational guy! If you agree, like this video!

[RayMak]

I love airasia especially in the past when things were a lot cheaper. It allows us normal people to travel cheap.

[Lostenso]

my goodness. the humility and how he value himself is extremely down to earth. fantastic human being

[someguyoninternet]

I can't believe you actually interviewed Tony, great guy!

[shaqisumari]

This guy personally reach us while Firefly jet services were stopped abruptly to KK, kudos to his effort and love his attitude

[Captain_SQ]

He is very resilient. Overcame alot of obstacles and setbacks. Changed aviation landscape in SEA for the better.

[heavymetalrox]

This guy is an absolute G. A true King that takes care of his people, doesn't give a f*** about other's validation. That's why he is super successful.

[stargazeronesixseven]

🙏 Love Tony Fernandez's approach to managing AirAsia Airlines by Practicing Humility, Respect, Understanding, Tolerance, Patience & Walk the Talk to deliver Good Value Services to AirAsia customers! Tony Fernandez are the few Malaysian entrepreneurs that made Malaysia proud! 😊🙏🌷🌿🌎💜🕊🇲🇾

[semsem]

It is a Malaysian Indian, not Indian Malaysian. Nationality comes before race. I am proudly Malaysian Chinese.

[Yasin_Affandi]

Wow. You got to interview Tony Fernandes. Thank you for this wonderful video. Air Asia makes travelling around Asia so affordable.

[KyleChenR]

Great interview Max! You've had a string of good ones, but didn't expect one with Tony - well done landing this interview.

[XkaliburJ]

This is Truly an inspirational Interview with Tan Sri Tony Fernandez... The ups and downs.. the horror he had to face losing his aircraft. Even when it's Not his fault. This video needs to go Viral! Thank you Tony for bringing affordable air travel to the masses. Keep it up! Dongibap...

[senorbinario]

"Make the most of your life" 👏👏. Absolutely. This is the first meaning of life that I agree with. Not "helping other people" and other collectivist views, but an individualist view that you own life and happiness is your highest moral duty.

[hesh]

Air Asia is great. Good airline. Saved me lot of money on my travels from oz to India. Service and planes are also good. Tony is also good role model for Indians in Asia 👍🙁

[ravipararajasingam]

Lovely interview, Tony Fernandes has massively impacted on increasing the tourist economy of south east asia over the last 2 decades and subsequently improved the lives of many the recent 'shirt off' post....that was genius! Any publicity is good publicity for a small trading done Tony and to you

[syn]

"What can they do? Say 'No' to you". That hits me hard and thank you very much for that Mr. Tony! Also, great effort and great interview Max, keep it up!

[rayees.ahamed]

Wow… this is your best..
This really will motivate many people hearing from such successful people. Keep doing it..! ❤You got the most out of him🎉

[tg]

Tony, great leader, revolutionized the whole flying industry.
Good job Max! Not easy to catch famous people of the world to accept interview.

[AlfrescoD]

WOW What an achievement to be interveiwing Tony!

[Well_Earned_Siesta]

Wow, Max.... Congrats on landing this interview, and great job!