I hope that by volunteering first I can inspire more to follow.

During these challenging and turbulent times, we are not short of advice on what to do. From tips on working from home, exercising indoors, running effective Zoom meetings, investing in bear markets and eating well.

Yet, many struggle to implement this advice. I believe one thing holds us back – acceptance. We subconsciously hope that after Covid-19, things will return back to how they used to be. We do not commit to the situation, nor commit to the new practices.

AirAsia X went into hibernation after the MCO was announced in Malaysia. Now most of our aircraft are grounded temporarily. It was difficult to make the announcement to our staff, or Allstars as we call them, but what moved me most was how supportive they have been throughout this challenging period. I am thankful for so many kind words of support and encouragement from my team as we navigate through these unprecedented times. Never before has anything taken such a profound effect on air travel and tourism around the world.

To show solidarity for Allstars, I joined the delivery crew of AirAsia’s Santan Restaurant to deliver meals around the Klang Valley. I viewed this as a positive opportunity for any Allstar to earn some honest income by supporting our local communities while we are in a temporary hibernation period.

AirAsia’s Allstars are a resilient group of people. It is during the toughest times that the tough get going and I can see how much the AirAsia culture brings out the best in us. Myself included. We are #inthistogether and we will get through this.

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