AirAsia starts flying Philippines-Taiwan
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The low-cost carrier’s Philippine subsidiary started flying direct from Manila to Taipei on 21 November, and then on 25 November it commenced flights between Cebu and Taipei.
“We are aiming to go further across Asia by strengthening AirAsia’s presence in Taiwan. Today heralds… brighter and much closer ties between two countries to improve trade and tourism,” said Philippines AirAsia’s CEO, Dexter Comendador. He added that the new services would cater to “travellers, overseas Filipino workers and Taiwanese tourists”.
The new Manila-Taipei route will operate daily with late night flights, while the Cebu-Taipei service will run three times a week (Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays) with early morning departures from the Philippines.
The AirAsia Group also operates direct flight to Taipei from Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific groups of travellers are these new AirAsia services targeting?
Which specific groups of travellers are these new AirAsia services targeting?
The new services are intended to cater for general travellers, overseas Filipino workers, and Taiwanese tourists. This strategic focus aims to meet diverse travel needs between the Philippines and Taiwan.
Q.What is the flight frequency for the new Manila-Taipei route compared to the Cebu-Taipei route?
What is the flight frequency for the new Manila-Taipei route compared to the Cebu-Taipei route?
The new Manila-Taipei route will operate daily with late night flights. In contrast, the Cebu-Taipei service will run three times a week, specifically on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, with early morning departures.
Q.What existing direct services does the AirAsia Group already offer to Taipei?
What existing direct services does the AirAsia Group already offer to Taipei?
Before these new routes, the AirAsia Group already operated direct flights to Taipei from both Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu. This indicates an existing presence in the Taipei market.
Q.What is the stated objective for AirAsia in launching these new routes to Taiwan?
What is the stated objective for AirAsia in launching these new routes to Taiwan?
AirAsia's stated objective is to strengthen its presence in Taiwan and go further across Asia. The company anticipates these new services will lead to brighter and much closer ties, improving trade and tourism between the two countries.
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