A ministry spokesperson said he wasn't aware of the development.
"Unless he tenders an unconditional apology to AI employees, and undertakes in writing to abide by the Chicago and Tokyo Conventions & Rules of the Air and follow all cabin safety and public behaviour norms, we must not let him on board," says the letter.
AirAsia says deal not violative of shareholder agreement.
Life of air passengers was different in the 1970s.