Malaysian-based Capital A Berhad, which operates leading low-cost carrier AirAsia, is planning to invest $500 million or about ₱28.2 billion to establish a maintenance hub in the Philippines aimed at supporting the growing demand of East Asian airlines. Capital A Berhad Chief Executive Officer...
AirAsia Philippines is keeping its long-term goal of going public on the table, as the low-cost carrier charts its path toward fleet expansion and the addition of new hub airports to ensure profitability. AirAsia Philippines President Suresh Bangah said a timeline for an initial public offering...
Malaysia-based AirAsia, one of Asia’s leading low-cost carriers, is expanding its fleet with 70 new aircraft to meet the demand of its global ambitions, enhancing the Philippines’ connectivity to new destinations while maintaining budget-friendly fares. AirAsia, a wholly owned subsidiary of...
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has slapped AirAsia MOVE, the online booking arm of Malaysia-based AirAsia, with a ₱6-million penalty for its alleged misleading and overpriced fares. Earlier this month, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon ordered AirAsia MOVE to cease...
AirAsia MOVE (MOVE) vowed to collaborate with the government to establish industry-wide safeguards ensuring customer protection, following a Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) inquiry regarding an alleged overpricing incident involving a domestic flight carrier in Tacloban. In a statement, Nadia Omer,...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered AirAsia MOVE, the online booking arm of Malaysia-based AirAsia, to cease selling airline tickets in the Philippines due to reports of alleged fare overcharging. In a press conference on Monday, June 2, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon stated...
Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines has welcomed long-time executive Suresh Bangah as its new president and general manager, in line with its parent company’s push to become a regional powerhouse. Bangah, a seasoned aviation professional with nearly 30 years of experience, brings with him...
Travelers looking for a quick getaway during the rainy season can expect cheaper plane tickets next month after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) slashed the fuel surcharge to its lowest level this year. In an advisory, CAB announced that the fuel surcharge will fall to Level 3 in June from the...
Low-cost carrier AirAsia is offering discounted fares on 14 million seats across domestic and international destinations as part of its “All Seats, All Flights” promo beginning Monday, April 21. In celebration of Easter, AirAsia said travelers have until Sunday, April 27, to book flights...
Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines is anticipating passenger growth over the next week as more Filipinos book flights to popular destinations and provinces. In an ambush interview on Wednesday, April 9, AirAsia chief executive officer Ricky Isla shared that more aviation traffic will come in...
Low-cost carrier AirAsia is kicking off the summer season with its 4.4 seat sale, offering one-way base fares for as low as ₱44. In an advisory, the airline said travelers can start booking their flights from Monday, March 31, to Sunday, April 6. With over 400,000 seats up for grabs, the...
Leading low-cost carrier AirAsia Aviation Group is set to introduce over 30 new routes set to launch in 2025, with the Philippines as a key market, as part of its push to boost regional and domestic connectivity. In a statement, AirAsia Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bo Lingam said the...
