AirAsia Philippines anticipates a stronger start in the second half of 2024 due to increased spending among Filipinos. A Klook study shows that over 70% of Filipinos are willing to spend more on airline tickets, accommodations, and activities this year. While domestic travel remains popular, 76% are ready for international travel. The World’s Best Low-Cost Airline and Klook have partnered to promote popular tourist attractions in Japan.
Meanwhile, AirAsia Philippines’ Q2 load factor showed that 78.9% or over 1 million Filipino travelers have already booked their flights for immediate travel until June 2024 to international destinations such as Taipei, Bangkok, Narita, Osaka, and Incheon.
“AirAsia Philippines’ commitment to provide the best affordable travel deals which gives seamless access not only to Philippine destinations, but also to 10 Asean countries and 130 destinations across the region and beyond, and our high regards for safety and service excellence has always been the blueprint to boost travel excitement. We remain flexible in responding to changing market trends by innovating and providing them with the best deals that fit their travel needs”, AirAsia Head of Communications and Public Affairs and First Officer Steve Dailisan shares.
With a running load factor of over 80% as of 13 May, AirAsia is confident that its Q2 figures will surpass its Q1 load factor of 92%, primarily with more Filipinos booking their last-minute summer trips. AirAsia’s monthly promos and sales are also seen as considerable contributors to the guests’ decision making especially for travel purchases.
To further boost air travel, AirAsia is offering until 19 May, a one-way base fare of PHP1,750 to Australia – Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and other destinations for travel until 31 March 2025.
AirAsia Philippines also increases its flight frequency 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 T2, with frequencies from 3 to 9 times daily. International flights to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Osaka, Seoul, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Narita, and Macau meanwhile continue to depart 3 to 14 times weekly via NAIA T3.
