AirAsia Philippines has seen a surge in bookings for both domestic and international travel during the upcoming holiday season. The company has sold over 50,000 seats from October 30 to November 3, with numbers expected to rise further in the coming week. The top destinations include Boracay, Cebu, Taipei, Bohol, Tacloban, Puerto Princesa, Incheon, Narita, IloIlo, and Bangkok.

“While the season is traditionally observed to commemorate departed loved ones, we’ve seen that some guests visit early, allowing them to use the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day holidays for leisure travel. Based on our top 10 routes, beach destinations remain a favorite for domestic travelers. At the same time, countries that offer a mix of shopping, food, and cultural experiences continue to excite our international guests,” AirAsia Philippines Communications and Public Affairs Head First Officer Steve Dailisan shares.

With most trips during this period lasting only 3 to 5 days, AirAsia Philippines is giving tips to help guests maximize their holiday travel:

  1. Pack smart, travel smart. AirAsia Philippines’ existing baggage policy allows for the hand carrying of only 7 kg, a combination of small luggage or backpack, and a hand or sling bag. If you want to bring home gifts from your travel, upgrading your check-in baggage depends on your needs (AirAsia baggage is upgradeable up to 60 KG). Also, take note of the list of prohibited items so you won’t have to go over your luggage during check-in procedures.
  2. Plan your travels. AirAsia Philippines offers a flexible flight schedule for most destinations, so choose one that will fit your schedule. For international travel, consider taking red-eye flights, which are much cheaper than usual. Also, adjust your travel schedule. Never fly out on the day of the holiday and return on the same schedule where everyone else is expected to fly back to Manila to avoid heavy traffic brought about by the departure of travelers to Manila.
  3. Go for the bundle. Flights, hotel accommodations, and activities are cheaper when bundled via the AirAsia MOVE App. With more than 40,000 hotel partners in over 200 locations across Asia, you are guaranteed to find something that fits your budget and will give you huge savings.

“To accommodate the influx of holiday travelers, we have also increased our workforce at NAIA Terminals 2 and 3. We will always be committed to fulfilling our brand promise of reaching guests safely and on time,” Dailisan added.

To excite more guests to travel, AirAsia Philippines is giving away free flights, hotel vouchers, and AirAsia points with LFG AirAsia Blowout! Flights booked from 1 October to 29 November, registered via the AirAsia MOVE app, will be converted to a raffle entry.