AirAsia ramps up flight frequencies

AirAsia Philippines continues to increase flight frequencies to domestic destinations to support the surge of air travel demand during the Christmas season.

The low-cost carrier said it has restored 30 percent of its pre-pandemic capacity, doubling and tripling its frequencies for most of its domestic destinations.

The airline has also resumed its flights to Hongkong and Singapore to service overseas Filipino workers and business travelers.

“We are banking on revenge travel for a very strong 2022 recovery,” AirAsia Philippines spokesperson Steve Dailisan said.

Dailisan said people now have the confidence to plan for their future trips as reflected in the forward bookings from 31 to 120 days.

“This booking behavior can be significantly attributed to the continuing downtrend of daily COVID-19 infections and the ongoing progress of the government’s nationwide vaccination program,” he said.

“While travel restrictions have been significantly eased and simplified, we call on our guests to never allow themselves to be complacent. Strict adherence to health and safety protocols must be observed on the ground and in flight,” Dailisan said.

AirAsia said travelers can currently avail of the airline’s P20 base fare if they book up to Dec. 20 from Manila to Cebu, Puerto Princesa, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Kalibo, General Santos, Zamboanga and Bacolod. Travel period is up to Sep. 30 next year.

“AirAsia has been synonymous with great value through the democratization of air travel with low fares and great service. We are sharing this milestone with our guests who have been very loyal to AirAsia and are now part of the growing Super App ecosystem,” Dailisan said.

AirAsia Philippines said 100 percent of its flying crew and 99.34 percent of the whole workforce have been fully vaccinated against COVID.