The urge to go somewhere cool and exciting has allowed AirAsia Philippines to achieve bookings already 75 percent of its pre-pandemic or 2019 numbers, the budget airline said on Wednesday.
According to the airline, the five most booked destinations for Filipinos in these hot months include Cebu, Boracay, Tacloban, Iloilo, and Bohol. Taipei, Incheon, Bangkok, Narita, and Osaka were the top-booked summer destinations for international travel.
“The surge in bookings this summer reflects a strong rebound in travel demand. We are thrilled to witness such enthusiasm from travelers, with reservations reaching unprecedented levels,” Steve Dailisan, AirAsia Philippines communications and public affairs country head said.
“We attribute this overwhelming development to the continued opening of international destinations, added flight frequencies, and the Filipino’s strong appetite for travel. AirAsia Philippines is committed to providing exceptional service and ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey for all our guests,” he added.
AirAsia also noticed that group bookings have accelerated in the wake of a more than 140 percent increase in bookings from March to May this year.
“This only manifests that aside from solo travels, Filipino travelers are now keen on revisiting their sidelined travel buckets and excited to experience each destination’s cuisine, culture, and traditions along with their family, friends, and colleagues”, Dailisan added.
To encourage more guests to travel, the budget airline is bringing the second leg of the AirAsia Fly Fest to Cebu, dubbed as the Queen City of the South, from 27 to 28 May this year.
AirAsia Philippines relies on Cebu as one of the alternatives to the Manila International Airport with the mounting of more international flights to Narita, Osaka, Narita, Seoul, Kaohsiung, Kuala Lumpur, and Shenzhen.
“We would like our guests, solo and group travelers alike, especially those coming from Central Visayas, to familiarize themselves with our flights from Mactan-Cebu International Airport as this will not only save travel time but foster inclusive growth within the region,” Dailisan said.
