AirAsia prepares to fly to Japan starting in July
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Budget carrier AirAsia Philippines is launching its first flights to Japan on July 1 this year. The carrier, a unit of Malaysia’s AirAsia Berhad, said in a statement over the weekend that it would link its Manila hub to Osaka, paving the way for direct flights to Japan.
“The launch of direct flights between the Philippines and Japan is a milestone occasion, and we’re excited to connect our capital, Manila, with Osaka,” said AirAsia Philippines President and CEO Dexter Comendador.
“We are also excited to welcome guests from Osaka and its neighboring regions to the Philippines. This international route will contribute to the government’s target of 8.2 million visitors this year,” he added.
Similar to the launch of other new routes, the budget airline said it would offer promotional fares at P1,990 for a one way ticket.
For the whole of 2018, AirAsia Philippines carried 6.87 million passengers, a gain of 30 percent.
Capacity for the year also rose 34 percent as it increased its fleet of Airbus A320s to 22 planes in 2018 versus 17 aircraft the previous year.
AirAsia Philippines was established in 2012 with a fleet of two A320s operating out of Clark International Airport.
Since then, it has opened new hubs, including Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Mactan Cebu International Airport.
At present, it flies to 13 international destinations from Manila in the Philippines, including Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Bangkok, Bali, Seoul, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Macau and Ho Chi Minh City.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Japanese city will AirAsia Philippines fly to first?
Which specific Japanese city will AirAsia Philippines fly to first?
AirAsia Philippines will launch its first flights to Osaka, linking its Manila hub directly to this Japanese city. This is their initial direct service to Japan.
Q.Who is the CEO of AirAsia Philippines?
Who is the CEO of AirAsia Philippines?
The President and CEO of AirAsia Philippines is Dexter Comendador. He commented on the significance of the new direct flights between the Philippines and Japan.
Q.What was the growth in passenger numbers for AirAsia Philippines in 2018?
What was the growth in passenger numbers for AirAsia Philippines in 2018?
AirAsia Philippines carried 6.87 million passengers in 2018, representing a 30 percent gain over the previous year. Their capacity also rose by 34 percent in the same period.
Q.How many aircraft did AirAsia Philippines operate in 2018?
How many aircraft did AirAsia Philippines operate in 2018?
In 2018, AirAsia Philippines increased its fleet of Airbus A320s to 22 planes. This was an increase from the 17 aircraft they operated in the previous year.
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