AirAsia Philippines said it expects passenger traffic to grow by more than 30 percent this year as it continues to expand its domestic and international flight network.
The budget carrier said it is looking to close 2024 with more than eight million passengers, up 34.2 percent from 5.96 million domestic and international passengers last year.
The airline said to support its growth target this year, it is offering a P127 one-way base fare for travels beginning this week until March 31, 2025, for all destinations including the airline’s newest offering – Nagoya, Japan.
“As a pioneer and leader in low-cost travel, we’re thrilled to turn our guests’ travel plans into a reality with our lowest fare offering in time for the long weekend where most Filipinos are expected to take advantage of,” AirAsia Philippines communications and public affairs head First Officer Steve Dailisan said.
“This latest offering is also ideal for those planning end-of-year holidays. We encourage our guests to take advantage of these offers to save time and money while planning future trips,” he said.
AirAsia Philippines flew over 5 million guests from January to August 2024, 85 percent of which were booked via double digit, PISO sale and other low fare promos.
AirAsia also sees the lowering of the fuel surcharge from level 6 to level 5 for the month of September to have a huge impact on the public’s booking behavior.
At level 5, fuel surcharge cost is expected to go down by P800 for international flights and P542 for domestic flights which would immediately reflect on ticket prices next month.
“Filipinos are always on the lookout for discounts. Any budget saved from airfares can be used as an additional budget for hotels, restaurants, activities, or souvenirs”, Dailisan said.
AirAsia reminds guests of the strict implementation of the cabin baggage policy which allows a limit of seven kilograms for complimentary hand carry baggage which can be a combination of a small hand carry item and a backpack or small luggage which is perfect for a quick getaway.
