AirAsia adds more local and international flights
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AirAsia said on Friday that it was increasing the frequency of flights in high demand domestic and international destinations.
“We are pleased to welcome the new year with additional flights, offering guests more options when flying with us as they accomplish their travel goals this 2020,” Ricardo “Ricky” P. Isla, AirAsia Philippines chief executive officer, said in a statement.
He said the move is in line with the low-cost carrier’s vision of allowing its guests to tick-off more destinations from their travel bucket list.
“Our adjustments are well guided by data, and I am very optimistic about the tourism boost this will bring to our country in the summer months,” he added.
AirAsia Philippines operates more than 500 weekly domestic and international flights from its hubs in Manila, Clark, Cebu and Kalibo.
It said guests can book now for routes, some of which will have more frequencies starting on March 29, 2020.
Among the flights that will have increased frequencies are those from Clark to Iloilo and vice-versa, which will have daily flights. Flights from Cebu to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and vice-versa will increase to four times a week.
Starting on March 29, the airline will have daily flights between Cebu and Puerto Princesa. Flights from Clark to Tacloban and vice-versa, which will be four times a week.
AirAsia operates in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, India and Japan. Its services include hotels, holidays, activities and online shopping, as well as integrated logistics and digital financial services.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific domestic routes will have increased flight frequencies from late March 2020?
Which specific domestic routes will have increased flight frequencies from late March 2020?
From March 29, 2020, flights between Clark and Iloilo will become daily. The airline will also introduce daily flights between Cebu and Puerto Princesa, and four times a week service between Clark and Tacloban.
Q.Which international route will see an increase in flight frequency from the end of March 2020?
Which international route will see an increase in flight frequency from the end of March 2020?
Starting March 29, 2020, the international route from Cebu to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and vice-versa, will increase its frequency to four times a week. This provides more options for travellers on this specific international connection.
Q.What is AirAsia Philippines' current operational scale before these new frequency adjustments take effect?
What is AirAsia Philippines' current operational scale before these new frequency adjustments take effect?
AirAsia Philippines currently operates over 500 weekly domestic and international flights. These services originate from its main hubs, which include Manila, Clark, Cebu, and Kalibo, serving a wide range of destinations.
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