Low cost carrier AirAsia has demanded $107 million compensation from the Kuala Lumpur airport operator to cover losses and damages suffered to its business.
It is accusing the operator of mismanagement and damaging the airline’s reputation after problems with the new klia2 terminal.
The airline sent a letter to Malaysia Airports Holdings claiming ‘the public perception is that the failings of the facilities are within the control of AirAsia as klia2’s largest user.’
The terminal, which opened a year ago, is sinking, causing cracks in the tarmac.
AirAsia says it poses safety risks, delays and unnecessary wear and tear on aircraft.
The worst affected areas have been resurfaced but it will take until next year to solve the problem permanently.
Malaysia Airports said it would ‘vigorously challenge’ AirAsia’s claims.
"We are surprised by some of these assertions about klia2 after AirAsia has benefited from the facilities provided by Malaysia Airports since 2001 to grow into the largest LCC in Asia," the airport operator said in a statement.
