AirAsia Philippines gears up for holiday season
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AirAsia Philippines is gearing up for the holiday season and expects a surge in air passenger traffic after the foreign traveler vaccine certificate requirement was lifted.
The Department of Health Circular 2023-06 applies to all airports and seaports in the country and states that all arriving international travelers will be accepted regardless of their vaccination status. The circular took effect on Aug. 12, 2023, and follows the Transportation Department’s earlier announcement of the scrapping of face masks for public transportation.
AirAsia spokesperson Steve Dailisan said the latest development is timely with the upcoming “Ber” months (referring to September, October, November and December), which are usually the busiest time for airlines and peak season for travel in the country.
He said the lifting of the vaccine certificate travel requirement is a significant step towards making travel more seamless and will encourage travelers, regardless of their vaccination status, to experience the Philippines.
The Department of Tourism aims to achieve 4.8 million international tourist arrivals this year, and AirAsia is committed to helping achieve this target by providing exceptional services and value deals for flights and other travel-related services through its Airasia Superapp.
Questions & Answers
Q.What change has led AirAsia Philippines to expect more passengers during the holiday season?
What change has led AirAsia Philippines to expect more passengers during the holiday season?
AirAsia Philippines anticipates increased passenger traffic due to the lifting of the foreign traveller vaccine certificate requirement. This change applies to all international arrivals at airports and seaports in the country.
Q.When did the new rule regarding vaccination certificates for international travellers come into effect?
When did the new rule regarding vaccination certificates for international travellers come into effect?
The Department of Health Circular 2023-06, which removes the need for international travellers to show a vaccine certificate, took effect on 12 August 2023. It applies to all international arrivals.
Q.What is the Department of Tourism's goal for international visitor numbers this year?
What is the Department of Tourism's goal for international visitor numbers this year?
The Department of Tourism is aiming to achieve 4.8 million international tourist arrivals in the current year. AirAsia Philippines is committed to assisting in reaching this target through its services and deals.
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