AirAsia Philippines on Tuesday projected strong operational performance in the second half this year on the basis of heightened willingness among Filipinos to spend on travel.
A recent study by travel platform Klook revealed that more than 70 percent of Filipinos are willing to spend more on airline tickets, accommodations and related activities this year. While domestic travel remains a popular quick getaway, 76 percent of Filipinos said they are ready for international travel this year.
For this reason, AirAsia Philippines and Klook recently partnered in promoting popular tourist attractions in Japan.
AirAsia Philippines’ second-quarter load factor, meanwhile, show that 78.9 percent or over one million Filipino travelers have booked flights for immediate travel until June 2024 to such international destinations as Taipei, Bangkok, Narita, Osaka, and Incheon.
“AirAsia Philippines’ commitment to provide the best affordable travel deals that gives seamless access not only to Philippine destinations but also to 10 ASEAN countries and 130 destinations across the region and beyond, and ouer r high regards for safety and service excellence, has always been the blueprint to boost travel excitement,” AirAsia head of Communications and Public Affairs and first officer Steve Dailisan said.
“We remain flexible in responding to changing market trends by innovating and providing them with the best deals that fit their travel needs”, he added.
With a running load factor of over 80 percent as of 13 May, AirAsia is confident that its second-quarter results will surpass its first-quarter load factor of 92 percent given the rising number of Filipinos booking last minute summer trips. AirAsia’s monthly promos and sales were also seen as huge contributors to the guests’ decision-making, especially on travel purchases.
To further boost air travel, AirAsia is offering until 19 May this year, one-way base fare of P1,750 to Australia (Perth, Sydney, Melbourne) and other destinations for travel until 31 March 2025.
AirAsia Philippines now makes more flights daily from the Cebu hub to Boracay and Davao. Other flights to Bacolod, Bohol, Boracay, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Kalibo, Puerto Princesa, and Tacloban continue to fly out of Manila via NAIA Terminal 2, with frequencies from three to nine times daily.
International flights to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Osaka, Seoul, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Narita, and Macau, meanwhile, continue to depart three to 14 times weekly via NAIA Terminal 3.
