Airline warns public about online scam
AirAsia has warned the public not to be taken in by an online survey promising free flights.
The Malaysia-based airline issued a statement saying the survey, which has been circulating through social media channels, is a hoax.
Along with completing the survey, users are asked to share the link on social media to claim a pair of free tickets.
“This survey is not conducted by the airline or any of its affiliates, and confirm that this is a scam which uses the AirAsia brand without authorisation,” an AirAsia statement said.
“AirAsia would like to once again reiterate that it does not enlist third party services in organising activities and any announcements are made via official channels such as credible mass media and our official social media channels at all times,” the statement added.
The airline will not accept liability for any losses incurred by users and asked the public to exercise caution.
“We will not hesitate to take legal action against individuals or groups who organise illegal schemes using the AirAsia brand, and a police report has been lodged with regards to this scam.”
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Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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