Travelers can breathe a sigh of relief as local airlines will no longer pursue the collection of a terminal enhancement fee meant to raise fares, even as they scramble to shoulder the soaring costs of operating at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) Executive...
The Philippine government has secured an agreement with Thailand allowing foreign-owned but locally incorporated carriers, such as the local unit of AirAsia, to continue operating there, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said. CAB Executive Director Carmelo Arcilla said he signed a third-country...
Low-cost carrier AirAsia is betting big on its Cebu hub with the launch of five new domestic and international flights during the peak holiday season. Starting Nov. 15, AirAsia will mount flights from Cebu to Davao, Caticlan, and Iloilo. The airline will also offer flights to Macao and Kuala Lumpur...
Low-cost carrier AirAsia is expanding its coverage of global destinations by launching flights from Manila to Istanbul, Turkey, via Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, beginning November. In a statement, AirAsia said it will operate the Manila-Kuala Lumpur-Istanbul route four times a week, starting Nov. 14....
Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) and Capital A’s AirAsia rewards have teamed up to launch AirAsia Platinum Credit Card, offering travel insurance coverage of up to ₱5 million, while also upgrading the classic variant with lower foreign exchange (forex) fees. During the...
Malaysia-based Capital A Berhad, the parent company of low-cost carrier AirAsia, is planning to further expand its presence in the Philippines by establishing companies involved in financial technology (fintech), cruise operations, and brand licensing. Capital A Berhad Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...
The ₱6-million penalty against AirAsia MOVE, the online booking arm of Malaysia-based Capital A Berhad, for its alleged misleading and overpriced fares is “unfair,” according to the conglomerate’s head honcho Tony Fernandes. In a press conference on Wednesday, July 9, Fernandes said the...
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,...
