AirAsia gives free baggage allowance, meals to soldiers
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AirAsia announced on Wednesday that it is giving soldiers and officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, who are on a peace-keeping mission, extra baggage allowance and free inflight meals.
“We recognize the incredible sacrifices of our military heroes and Bayanihan spirit among Filipinos,” AirAsia CEO Capt. Dexter Comendador said in a photo posted on the airline’s Facebook page.
The budget airline said AFP military personnel can avail of free baggage allowance of up to 40 kgs after presenting their ID and mission order.
Facebook user Inday Rakel earlier narrated how passengers of an AirAsia flight helped three Mindanao-bound soldiers — two of whom were headed for strife-torn Marawi City and another for Cotabato — with their excess baggage.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific group of military personnel will benefit from this offer?
Which specific group of military personnel will benefit from this offer?
The offer is for soldiers and officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. They must be currently on a peace-keeping mission to qualify for the extra baggage allowance and free inflight meals.
Q.What is the maximum amount of extra baggage allowance being offered?
What is the maximum amount of extra baggage allowance being offered?
AirAsia is providing a free baggage allowance of up to 40 kgs. Military personnel must present their identification and mission order to avail of this benefit.
Q.How did AirAsia's CEO explain the decision to offer these benefits?
How did AirAsia's CEO explain the decision to offer these benefits?
AirAsia CEO Capt. Dexter Comendador stated that the airline recognises the incredible sacrifices made by military heroes. He also mentioned the Bayanihan spirit among Filipinos as a reason for the initiative.
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