AirAsia Philippines expressed optimism on a robust second half of 2024, fueled by Filipinos’ increased willingness to spend on travel.
A recent study by travel platform Klook revealed that more than 70 percent of Filipinos are willing to spend more on airline tickets, accommodations and activities this year. While domestic travel remains a popular quick getaway, 76 percent of Filipinos said they are ready for international travel this year.
AirAsia Philippines and Klook teamed up for the promotion of popular tourist attractions in Japan.
AirAsia Philippines’ second-quarter load factor showed that 78.9 percent or over 1 million Filipino travelers already booked their flights for immediate travel until June 2024, to international destinations 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,” AirAsia head of communications and public affairs Steve Dailisan said.
“We remain flexible in responding to changing market trends by innovating and providing them with the best deals that fit their travel needs,” he said.
AirAsia Philippines, with a running load factor of over 80 percent as of May 13, is confident that its second quarter figures would surpass its first quarter load factor of 92 percent especially with more Filipinos booking their last minute summer trips.
AirAsia’s monthly promos and sales are also seen as huge contributors to the guests’ decision making especially for travel purchases.
AirAsia is offering until May 19 a one-way base fare of P1,750 to Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and other destinations for travel until March 31, 2025.
AirAsia Philippines is also increasing to daily its flight frequency from the Cebu hub to Boracay and Davao. Other flights to Bacolod, Bohol, Boracay, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Kalibo, Puerto Princesa and Tacloban continue to fly out of Manila via NAIA T2, with frequencies from 3 to 9 times daily.