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...
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...
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...
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...
