AirAsia Philippines said Wednesday it is expanding its operations in Japan, with Nagoya as its third destination starting Oct. 29, 2024.
“Japan is one of the strongest regional markets for AirAsia Philippines. In fact, we’ve already flown 210,000 guests for the first half of 2024,” Ricky Isla, chief executive of AirAsia Philippines, said.
“We are confident we will double the 270,000 guests flown in 2023 with our competitive airfares, more services, better flight timings and world leading service,” he said.
One of the largest cities in Japan, Nagoya is home to over two million residents, 57,000 of which are Filipinos.
To celebrate the milestone, AirAsia is offering a P888 one-way base fare to Nagoya for bookings made at the AirAsia MOVE app and airasia.com until Aug. 11, 2024 for travel from its maiden flight on Oct. 29, 2024 to March 29, 2025.
A recent study from Statista revealed that 48.8 percent of Filipinos choose Japan as a preferred holiday destination.
AirAsia data show that 65 percent of travelers who went to Japan in the past six months were Filipinos in the 30 to 50-year age bracket, most of whom booked their flights for immediate travel within two months.
AirAsia Philippines is preparing to fly to Nagoya in time for autumn, offering an unforgettable sightseeing experience with a combination of sunny and cooler weather, perfect for exploring the city and surroundings.
The budget airline flies to 12 domestic destinations and 13 international destinations as of April 2024.
