AirAsia resumes flights to Singapore after two years

AirAsia Philippines resumed its service to Singapore last December 4, ending a two-year hiatus of its flights to the Asian city-state.

AirAsia Philippines’ first flight to Singapore in two years departed the NAIA Terminal 3 in Pasay City at 8:00 a.m. and successfully landed at Changi International Airport at 11:40 a.m. last December 4. It made a return flight from Singapore at 12:25 p.m. and safely landed in Manila at 4:05 p.m. the same day.

“Initially we will cater to our Filipino workers and business travelers but soon as we slowly recover from the global pandemic, we hope to open this route for leisure travel also,” AirAsia Philippines spokesperson Steve Dailisan said.

“This is extra special for us in AirAsia because we know how Filipinos value family traditions during the Christmas season and we take pride in being an instrument to those happy and meaningful reunions,” he added.

To recognize the heroism of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), AirAsia gave away 100 free tickets during the inaugural Manila-Singapore-Manila flight after two years.

One of the winners was Grace Macaraeg was very thankful for the free ticket that she considers a timely Christmas gift for OFWs.

She says the money she saved for her ticket to Manila will be used as additional funds for her niece’s cancer medication and treatment.

“While it is true that we are always a video away from each other, especially at times when she is going through chemo. But nothing beats being able to hug and kiss her in person, it is simply priceless,” Macaraeg said.

Also, as part of the Department of Tourism’s “Balikan Ang Pilipinas” campaign, AirAsia is also offering an early Christmas package with Balikbayan Package. By using the promo code BLKBYN10, guests can avail of the 10-percent off on Manila-Singapore and Manila-Hong Kong flights for bookings made until Dec. 12, 2021.