AirAsia Philippines is expanding its operations in Japan with Nagoya as its third destination starting 29 October this year.
“Japan is one of the strongest regional markets for AirAsia Philippines. In fact, we’ve already flown 210,000 guests for the first half of 2024,” Ricky Isla, AirAsia Philippines chief executive, said.
“We are confident we will double the 270,000 guests flown in 2023 with our competitive airfares, more services, better flight timings and world leading service,” he added.
Nagoya, one of the largest cities in Japan, is home to over two million residents 57,000 of which are Filipinos.
To celebrate this milestone, AirAsia is offering one-way base fare to Nagoya costing only P888 for bookings made at the AirAsia MOVE app and airasia.com until 11 August 2024. The travel period begins from 29 October 2024 to 29 March 2025.
A recent study by the German data analysis firm Statista revealed that 48.8 percent of Filipinos prefer Japan over others as a preferred holiday destination.
AirAsia data show 65 percent of travelers who went to Japan the past six months were Filipinos in the 30 to 50 year age bracket, most of whom booked their flights for immediate travel within two months.
AirAsia Philippines is preparing to fly to Nagoya beginning October 29, in time for autumn, offering a sightseeing experience with a combination of sunny and cooler weather, perfect for exploring the city and its surroundings.
The budget airline flies to 12 domestic and 13 international destinations as of April 2024.
