AirAsia Philippines anticipates a robust end to 2024, fueled by increasing travel expenditure among Filipinos. A recent survey conducted by travel platform Klook reveals that over 70% of Filipinos are prepared to allocate more funds towards airline tickets, accommodations, and activities in 2024. Although domestic travel remains a favored option for quick getaways, 76% of Filipinos express readiness for international trips this year. In a strategic collaboration, The World’s Best Low-Cost Airline and Klook have joined forces to promote popular tourist destinations in Japan.
AirAsia Philippines’ second-quarter load factor data reveals that 78.9% of travelers, exceeding 1 million Filipinos, have already secured bookings for immediate travel until June 2024. Most of these reservations are for global cities 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.
AirAsia is highly optimistic about its Q2 performance, given its current load factor exceeding 80% as of May 13. The airline anticipates surpassing its impressive Q1 load factor of 92%, particularly due to an increasing number of Filipinos booking last-minute summer getaways. AirAsia’s frequent promotional offers and sales significantly influence travelers’ decision-making, making air travel more accessible and enticing. To further encourage air travel, AirAsia is extending an enticing offer until May 19: one-way base fares starting from PHP1,750 to various destinations in Australia such as Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, and others, valid for travel until March 31, 2025.
AirAsia Philippines is expanding its daily flight schedule from the Cebu hub to Boracay and Davao. Additionally, flights to Bacolod, Bohol, Boracay, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Kalibo, Puerto Princesa, and Tacloban are still operating out of Manila via NAIA T2, with frequencies ranging from 3 to 9 times daily. For international flights to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Osaka, Seoul, Taipei, Kaohsiung, Narita, and Macau, departures are scheduled 3 to 14 times weekly via NAIA T3.
