Bangkok--5 Jun--AirAsia Asia’s leading and largest low fare airline, AirAsia is the official low fare airline of Manchester United’s Barclays Premier League Trophy Tour 2008 which is held here in Malaysia and other selected Asian venues. Being the first Asian partner and the official low fare airline of Manchester United’s Barclays Premier League Trophy Tour, AirAsia has always made unparalleled efforts in connecting fans with the English football champions. Both entities have an excellent relationship with each other, with AirAsia having an A320 aircraft exclusively emblazoned with the team’s colours and images, and Manchester United Football Club’s (MUFC) loyalty in selecting AirAsia as its first official low fare airline for this tour. Dato’ Sri Tony Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia said “We are indeed proud and honoured to be given the confidence to fly the prestigious Barclay’s Premier League Trophy to Malaysia. We would also like to welcome the representatives from MUFC to Malaysia, wishing them a happy visit and successful tour. The preference for AirAsia as the official low fare airline for this tour signifies the trust Manchester United has in our services as the club is renowned for its high expectations and standards of excellence,” “We are recognized as champions of the low cost airline business, and a relationship with fellow champions MUFC promotes a winning mentality and exceptional standards which in turn benefit our guests. From one champion to another, we see this esteemed alliance and trophy tour with MUFC as an opportunity to showcase our great ASEAN connectivity.” concluded Dato’ Sri Tony Fernandes. The Barclay’s Premier League Trophy Tour kicked off today in Kuala Lumpur, with a public viewing opportunity of the trophy at the Highstreet Floor, One Utama Shopping Centre at 1pm to 9pm, where freebies will be given away to lucky visitors. Various exciting activities are also in store for the public to enjoy.” The trophy tour which will be flown by AirAsia will head off to Jakarta on 6 June, Singapore on 8 June and Bangkok on 9 June 2008. AirAsia Media Relations Team: Sherliza Zaharudin Office No : +603 8660 4294 E-mail : [email protected] Mazlan Rasheed Office No : +603 8660 4263 Email : [email protected] June Chow My Office No : +603 8660 4287 My Email : [email protected] Nazatul Ekma Mokhtar My Office No : +603 8660 4013 My Email : [email protected]