AirAsia Philippines joins the repdigit sales craze with its 12.12 Holideals, which features one-way base fare tickets as low as Php 112 for domestic and Php 412 for international. Bacolod, Kalibo and Cagayan De Oro are some of the destinations that guests can book at discounted rates.
AirAsia guests can avail of the 12.12 Holideals until December 18, 2022 for travels happening until June 30, 2023. Also among the AirAsia routes with a discounted fare is Manila-Tokyo, which is set to be inaugurated in February of next year.
The world’s best low-cost airline – which recently closed November as the month with the highest total passengers flown in 2022 – rolls out its 12.12 Holideals as it is set to end the year with a high load factor of 90 percent for domestic and 80 percent for international. Key drivers of the airline’s high year-end load factor are its Manila-Caticlan, Manila-Cebu, Manila-Bangkok and Manila-Incheon routes. AirAsia Philippines is expecting full operational recovery from the pandemic in the first half of 2023 as it reactivates more of its fleet, grows its flight frequency, and expands its route network.
AirAsia Philippines Chief Executive Officer Ricky Isla shares: “We are determined to support the travel demand this holiday season going into 2023 with the attainable fares and world-class service our company is known for globally. We are thankful for the trust and confidence invested in us by our guests, which enabled us to end 2022 as the strongest we’ve been in the past two years.”
The AirAsia 12.12 Holideals also features discounts as high as 69 percent for bookings with hotels present on the airasia Super App. Guests booking stays from January 10 to June 30, 2023 may check out Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay, Quest Hotel and Conference Center Cebu, Tides Hotel Boracay, and many more on the Asean Super App.
Guests are reminded that all AirAsia flights departing and arriving in Manila to and from Caticlan and Cebu shall be operated at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 beginning December 16, 2022. This transfer is in anticipation of peak foot traffic coming end-year.
Details and images provided in a recent press release.
AirAsia, in celebration of its founding 21 years ago, rolls out its Birthday Sale from November 28 to December 04, effectively slashing one-way base fares to as low as Php 21. The promo is applicable to travels happening from March 01, 2023 to March 30, 2024.
The one-way base fare markdown applies to all domestic routes of AirAsia Philippines, which include top-leisure destinations Caticlan, Tagbilaran and Cebu. The AirAsia Birthday Sale is also bringing down the one-way base fare to international routes to as low as Php 421.
Karen Chan, Group Chief Commercial Officer of AirAsia (Airline) shares: “It’s incredibly humbling to be celebrating 21 years of being a market leader in delivering the best value fares to now over 700 million passengers – and counting. Historically, only the affluent could afford the right to air travel but AirAsia has revolutionised and democratised the aviation industry by making travel affordable. Many millions of our guests are first time travellers who couldn’t afford to fly before AirAsia took to the skies on 8 December 2001. For the last 21 years, we have connected people to their loved ones and to exciting new places at affordable prices never seen before and we remain committed to providing accessibility to high-value air travel for the masses.”
Ricky Isla, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia Philippines notes: “We join all the other airline operating centers in celebrating the innovation and disruption that AirAsia has been bringing into the airline industry since its launch more thn two decades ago. AirAsia Philippines is proud to offer to Filipinos the world-class flight service our company is known for worldwide. We shall never lose sight of our core value of attainable air travel for everyone as we diversify and transform for the modern-day traveller. Happy birthday, AirAsia!”
Avid globetrotters who wish to avail of the birthday promo may also visit the the Travel Sale Fair – tagged as December’s biggest travel convention – which is happening from December 03 to 04, 2022 at the Hall 1 of SMX Convention Manila. The airline’s birthday celebration is set to be sustained with a 21 percent discount on all seats across all flights of AirAsia Philippines from December 05 to December 11, 2022.
Interested guests may visit the AirAsia website for more information on the Php21 Birthday Sale.
AirAsia Philippines rolls out the second leg of its B1G Sale – headlined by the highly anticipated Php 1 fare promo. Guests planning to travel internationally from 01 January 2023 – or domestically from 01 June 2023 – until 28 October 2023 may book their flights while availing of the B1G Sale discount from September 19 to 25.
Passengers originating from Manila may enjoy a Php 1 base fare for top domestic destinations such as Boracay, Bohol, and Tacloban. With the AirAsia Cebu hub having been reactivated in August, flyers from Cebu can also avail of the Piso fare for routes like Cebu-Puerto Princesa and Cebu-Davao. International destinations will also be available with marked-down ticket prices – among which are Kuala Lumpur and Seoul with discounted base fares of Php 691 and Php 1,491, respectively.
AirAsia Philippines Head of Communications and Public Affairs Steve Dailisan shares:
“The travel industry is all hands on deck in ensuring that the demand continues to pick up until corporate stakeholders attain their respective pre-pandemic numbers, and eventually achieve growth post the global health crisis. As a transport enterprise, our commitment to the public is making world-class service available sans the need to hurt their wallets. Our presently-affordable fares are made even more attainable by our regular sale events, which we are optimistic will rebuild the necessary travel confidence and enthusiasm needed by people thinking of being back on the road – in our case, the skies.”
Big-ticket sale events such as the AirAsia B1G sale are expected to buoy up the revenge travel demand into 2023, hence driving the full recovery of travel enterprises from the pandemic. AirAsia Philippines is currently set to end Q3 2022 with a strong average domestic load factor of 93.5 percent. This number is foreseen to grow significantly as the holidays arrive.
AirAsia Philippines is expecting the 100 percent return of its 2019 fleet by end-year, consequently allowing the airline to increase its flight frequency and capacity to pre-March 2020 level. The airline currently flies more than 90 times a day to 16 domestic destinations and seven international.
Guests are encouraged to leverage Php 1 base fare promos as these are effective in lowering ticket pricing which is computed with other factors such as fuel surcharge, passenger service charges, aviation security fees, value-added tax, processing fees or additional fees like baggage allowance or in-flight meals. The airasia Super App also features the Snap Bundles of flight tickets plus hotel accommodation, enabling guests to optimize their travel budgeting.
About AirAsia Philippines
Philippines AirAsia, Inc. (PAA) doing business as (dba) AirAsia Philippines (with flight code Z2) is one of the country’s top low-cost airlines. It flies to a total of 15 domestic destinations and 15 international destinations as of April 2022. It was officially launched as the fourth Airline Operations Center (AOC) of the AirAsia group in 2012. Under the AirAsia Aviation Group Limited, it offers all its flight and ancillary products on the fully-integrated platform airasia Super App. Through this, guests can enjoy seamless booking of flights and hotels, and other features such as delivery, ride hailing, and online shopping.
Ever dreamt of a long leisurely getaway to live and work from anywhere, or simply enjoy the vacation of a lifetime? For the first time ever, Airbnb and AirAsia Philippines are teaming up to offer one Filipino (and up to 3 companions) the ultimate dream adventure to Fly & Live Anywhere in the Philippines for 30 consecutive days.
From remote workers to creatives, families, empty nesters, vacationers and more; Airbnb and AirAsia are seeking one special winner who will fly and live anywhere in the Philippines for one month between September to October 2022.
The winner will win an incredible Php 200,000 worth of Airbnb travel credits and 12 round-trip domestic flights with AirAsia, and can bring up to three companions on the trip.
During their month-long adventure, the winner and their guests will get to live in some of the most unique Airbnb Stays in the country, and travel with AirAsia to their bucket list destinations. Get ready to discover home in a new light while exploring new cities and hidden gems with your loved ones like never before.
“As more Filipinos enjoy greater flexibility to work from anywhere, the blurring lines between travel and living have led many to embrace remote work and more spontaneous getaways with their loved ones. As travel rebounds, we are thrilled to partner with AirAsia to offer this amazing once-in-a-lifetime adventure. We know travel connects people and brings significant economic opportunities for local communities, and we hope this contest ignites greater excitement and appetite to rediscover home,” shares Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s General Manager for Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Steve Dailisan, AirAsia Philippines’ Head of Communications and Public Affairs, notes, “The tourism industry of the Philippines boasts diversity and richness across many facets – culture and heritage, scenic spots, exclusive adventures, and culinary delights. These drivers position the Philippines as a viable destination for travelers living a nomadic lifestyle away from the usual metros. Digital nomads, barkadas, or families who have the liberty to travel while keeping their grind must know that the Philippines is ready to welcome them. We are glad to partner with Airbnb to underscore this very message.”
How to apply for your dream adventure
Starting today, August 11, through August 21, 11:59 p.m. PHT, eligible applicants may apply by visiting airbnb.com/flyandliveanywhere and completing the application form.
Participants must be over 18, have an Airbnb account and available to travel within the Philippines from September to October. The successful participant will be contacted directly by Airbnb on August 29. For more information, see the Contest Rules.
Traveling more and venturing further
For the first time since the pandemic, travelers can now fly and live anywhere and Airbnb and AirAsia are making this possible in the Philippines.
Recent Airbnb data revealed that more than a third of local Airbnb guests polled stayed with Airbnb in the Philippines to travel and work remotely1, and that travelers are now venturing further with Filipino Hosts in over 60 new Philippines cities and towns welcoming their very first guests since the start of the pandemic2.
Searching for travel inspiration for your Fly & Live Anywhere application? Check out Airbnb’s first-ever Travel Guide to the Philippines. Travellers are also encouraged to check the travel requirements of each destination, which can be found on AirAsia’s Fly Safe Page.
Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.
Philippines AirAsia, Inc. (PAA), doing business as AirAsia Philippines (with flight code Z2), is one of the country’s top low-cost airlines. It flies to a total of 16 domestic destinations and 15 international destinations as of June 2022. It was officially launched as the fourth Airline Operations Center (AOC) of the AirAsia group in 2012. Under the AirAsia Aviation Group Limited, it offers all its flight and ancillary products on the fully-integrated platform airasia Super App. Through this, guests can enjoy seamless booking of flights and hotels, and other features such as delivery, ride hailing, and online shopping.
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