AirAsia Philippines said on Sunday it is fully prepared to accommodate a surge of passengers returning from holiday travels.
The budget airline said its teams are on high alert at key airports to ensure smooth travel for all passengers, particularly as it anticipates a peak in passenger numbers starting today.
AirAsia Philippines served more than 400,000 passengers from Dec. 16, 2024, to Jan. 6, 2025, surpassing its projected count of 300,000 for the period, indicating a strong rebound in travel demand among Filipinos.
“We expect a continuous increase in passenger traffic at our check-in counters until January 10th, as many of our kababayans (countrymen) have extended their holiday leave,” said Steve Dailisan, AirAsia Philippines communications and public affairs head.
He said the airline would maintain operational readiness after the holidays, anticipating increased travel demand during the upcoming fiesta season in key destinations like Kalibo, Cebu and Bohol.
The recent advisory from the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) on fuel surcharges will help ensure stable pricing. Airlines can collect a fuel surcharge ranging from 117 pesos to 342 pesos for domestic flights, depending on distance, and from 385.7 pesos to 2,867.82 pesos for international flights.
AirAsia is a leading low-cost carrier with licenses to operate in five ASEAN countries: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
