Ratan Tata and Air Asia chief Tony Fernandes meet Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh to brief him on new appointments and developments in Air Asia-India. AirAsia CEO, Tony Fernandes, today said that the low-cost airline is eyeing several bases including Chennai, Bangalore and Kochi.

He said that even at 70,000 rupees/kilolitre, the airline will offer nano fares. But he refused to speculate on the fares or when the airline will start its operations.

Earlier, Tony Fernandes, along with Ratan Tata, advisor to the AirAsia India board, and other senior Tata officials met Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Aingh.

Ratan Tata and Tony drove in a Jaguar, while a second black Jaguar carried Mittu Chandilya, CEO of AirAsia India operations, and others. In his tweet this morning, Fernandes said: My new pilot Sir Ratan Tata flying me to Delhi. Another way AirAsia cuts costs.

He added that he will be meeting five ministers during his stay in the Capital. He will be meeting Commerce Minister Anand Sharma after meeting Ajit Singh.

Fernandes tweeted: Excellent meeting with Minister of Aviation Mr Ajit Singh. He is very very keen to increase connectivity. Aviation is for the common man.

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