AirAsia plans flights from Davao to China, South Korea
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AirAsia expressed interest in expanding its services in the Philippines to include flights from Davao City to key cities in China, Korea and Malaysia, Department of Finance says in statement.
THe deparment had issued the statement on Monday citing results of meeting between Philippines Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez and AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.
Fernandes said on Monday the lowering or scrapping of airport or departure tax in small airports will help realize airline’s expansion plans in Philippines.
Dominguez will look into possibility of airports selling or leasing gates to airlines at different rates depending on landing times, in lieu of imposing airport taxes.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific cities in China, Korea, and Malaysia are being considered for new AirAsia flights from Davao?
Which specific cities in China, Korea, and Malaysia are being considered for new AirAsia flights from Davao?
The article states AirAsia is interested in flights to 'key cities' in China, Korea, and Malaysia. It does not provide the names of these specific cities or their exact number at this time.
Q.Who initiated the discussion about AirAsia's expansion plans in the Philippines?
Who initiated the discussion about AirAsia's expansion plans in the Philippines?
The Department of Finance released a statement on Monday, citing results from a meeting between Philippines Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez and AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes. This meeting was the context for the discussion.
Q.What incentive did AirAsia's CEO suggest would help with their expansion plans in the Philippines?
What incentive did AirAsia's CEO suggest would help with their expansion plans in the Philippines?
AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes stated that lowering or scrapping airport or departure tax in smaller airports would assist in realising the airline's expansion plans within the Philippines.
Q.What alternative to airport taxes is being considered to support airline expansion?
What alternative to airport taxes is being considered to support airline expansion?
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez will investigate the possibility of airports selling or leasing gates to airlines. This would involve different rates depending on landing times, as an alternative to imposing airport taxes.