Post by Macmoish on Apr 5, 2014 9:06:53 GMT
Flashback 5 Years ago...
@tonyfernandes
ยท Apr 5, 2014
April 30 th will be my last day on Twitter. But will be at my best till then. Only one will be the same after that day and I'm a superhoop
The following day
tony Fernandes
ยท Apr 6, 2014
I see some right wing racists think I'm quitting twitter thanks to your racist taunts. Well it backfired. I'm going to stay on. Thanks.
See tweet from TF - although I could could read it to also mean from that date on...
I'm a little doubtful that would/will happen. But we'll see...
www.business-standard.com/article/companies/time-for-me-to-quit-twitter-tony-fernandes-114040500197_1.html
Time for me to quit Twitter: Tony Fernandes
The AirAsia chief contemplates quitting the social network, says he spends too much time on it
T E Narasimhan | Chennai April 05, 2014 Last Updated at 10:58 IST
Twitter may lose one of its most active and high profile users as Tony Fernandes, AirAsia CEO, said he is contemplating quitting the social network.
Fernandes uses the social network to post major announcements about the airline, offers and industry among other things.
On Saturday, Fernandes posted on the social network: "Reaching 50 years. I think time for me to quit Twitter. Think I spend to much time on it. It's been awesome but time to move on. Thoughts..."
Fernandes started his Twitter journey on December 7, 2008. According to his account, 9,63,839 people follow him on this social network and he has so far posted 10,993 messages.
When asked earlier as to why he makes announcements through twitter, Fernandes had said, "I get very good response from you [the media] guys on Twitter. Tatas went mad when I announced the joint venture on Twitter. Later they called me, hey, put this on Twitter. The first time, they thought we were crazy."
An AirAsia official, who doesnot want to be named, said: "if you want to know all about AirAsia and need a comment from him (Tony), log on to his twitter, it is the best way".
That is not an exaggeration considering that the AirAsia India JV announcement, Mittu Chandilya's appointment as AirAsia India CEO, the airline getting FIPB and NOCs, everything was first announced on Twitter.
Here some of the important and interesting tweets by Fernandes:
February 20, 2013
AirAsia India entry into India. AirAsia will be making a significant step in our journey of being a ASEAN airline. Very proud day for me.
Welcome to the airline business. Dump the private jet in India. AirAsia India is the way
May 15, 2013
Mittu was appointed as AirAsia India CEO. Chandilya is an outstanding young man with great entrepreneurial skills. He is very passionate about the LCC business and possesses the crucial understanding on how our business model works
July 1, 2013
My new pilot Sir Ratan Tata flying me to Delhi. Another way Airasia cuts costs. The advisor is a pilot
January 17, 2014
My thoughts on Air Asia. Cost will win. And we are in superb place in the world.
February 12, 2014
Airasia India taking off quite well. Super excited to finally change the way Indians will fly. And open flying to the masses.
February 21, 2014
Heard that the Supreme Court rejected the court case of Mr Swamy and the Indian Airlines association. Nice way to end lunch
March 2, 2014
Proud of everyone at Caterham. Take a bow. When everyone is having a sN-Word we kept focused and we showed what we can do.
March 6, 2014
Asian currencies strengthening, oil going down. Many airlines who threw fares to buy market share in trouble.
March 20, 2014
I think there is little accountability in Malaysia. That really needs to change if we are to progress as a nation. Blame game must end.
Airlines. Airlines take all the risk on getting growth. Developing new routes, buying aircraft, fuel, losses.
On my way home. It's not good news but here's hoping that MH 370 is found.
March 21, 2014
Airasia India first aircraft arrives in India. In Chennai. Wow. Still a bit to do bit on the final straight.
www.business-standard.com/article/companies/time-for-me-to-quit-twitter-tony-fernandes-114040500197_1.html
@tonyfernandes
ยท Apr 5, 2014
April 30 th will be my last day on Twitter. But will be at my best till then. Only one will be the same after that day and I'm a superhoop
The following day
tony Fernandes
ยท Apr 6, 2014
I see some right wing racists think I'm quitting twitter thanks to your racist taunts. Well it backfired. I'm going to stay on. Thanks.
See tweet from TF - although I could could read it to also mean from that date on...
I'm a little doubtful that would/will happen. But we'll see...
www.business-standard.com/article/companies/time-for-me-to-quit-twitter-tony-fernandes-114040500197_1.html
Time for me to quit Twitter: Tony Fernandes
The AirAsia chief contemplates quitting the social network, says he spends too much time on it
T E Narasimhan | Chennai April 05, 2014 Last Updated at 10:58 IST
Twitter may lose one of its most active and high profile users as Tony Fernandes, AirAsia CEO, said he is contemplating quitting the social network.
Fernandes uses the social network to post major announcements about the airline, offers and industry among other things.
On Saturday, Fernandes posted on the social network: "Reaching 50 years. I think time for me to quit Twitter. Think I spend to much time on it. It's been awesome but time to move on. Thoughts..."
Fernandes started his Twitter journey on December 7, 2008. According to his account, 9,63,839 people follow him on this social network and he has so far posted 10,993 messages.
When asked earlier as to why he makes announcements through twitter, Fernandes had said, "I get very good response from you [the media] guys on Twitter. Tatas went mad when I announced the joint venture on Twitter. Later they called me, hey, put this on Twitter. The first time, they thought we were crazy."
An AirAsia official, who doesnot want to be named, said: "if you want to know all about AirAsia and need a comment from him (Tony), log on to his twitter, it is the best way".
That is not an exaggeration considering that the AirAsia India JV announcement, Mittu Chandilya's appointment as AirAsia India CEO, the airline getting FIPB and NOCs, everything was first announced on Twitter.
Here some of the important and interesting tweets by Fernandes:
February 20, 2013
AirAsia India entry into India. AirAsia will be making a significant step in our journey of being a ASEAN airline. Very proud day for me.
Welcome to the airline business. Dump the private jet in India. AirAsia India is the way
May 15, 2013
Mittu was appointed as AirAsia India CEO. Chandilya is an outstanding young man with great entrepreneurial skills. He is very passionate about the LCC business and possesses the crucial understanding on how our business model works
July 1, 2013
My new pilot Sir Ratan Tata flying me to Delhi. Another way Airasia cuts costs. The advisor is a pilot
January 17, 2014
My thoughts on Air Asia. Cost will win. And we are in superb place in the world.
February 12, 2014
Airasia India taking off quite well. Super excited to finally change the way Indians will fly. And open flying to the masses.
February 21, 2014
Heard that the Supreme Court rejected the court case of Mr Swamy and the Indian Airlines association. Nice way to end lunch
March 2, 2014
Proud of everyone at Caterham. Take a bow. When everyone is having a sN-Word we kept focused and we showed what we can do.
March 6, 2014
Asian currencies strengthening, oil going down. Many airlines who threw fares to buy market share in trouble.
March 20, 2014
I think there is little accountability in Malaysia. That really needs to change if we are to progress as a nation. Blame game must end.
Airlines. Airlines take all the risk on getting growth. Developing new routes, buying aircraft, fuel, losses.
On my way home. It's not good news but here's hoping that MH 370 is found.
March 21, 2014
Airasia India first aircraft arrives in India. In Chennai. Wow. Still a bit to do bit on the final straight.
www.business-standard.com/article/companies/time-for-me-to-quit-twitter-tony-fernandes-114040500197_1.html
