AirAsia Philippines said Wednesday it recorded a significant increase in flight bookings in anticipation of the upcoming Lunar New Year festivities.
The budget airline reported a surge in bookings, with 220,000 passengers traveling to popular festive destinations such as Japan, Hong Kong, Incheon, Taiwan and Kuala Lumpur between January and February.
Known for their iconic Chinatowns, these destinations are easily accessible through AirAsia Philippines’ affordable and convenient connections.
“We are delighted by the sustained travel demand we’re witnessing even beyond the post- holiday season. As we approach the Lunar New Year, we take pride in connecting our guests, most especially the vibrant Filipino-Chinese community to the heart of celebrations across Asean and beyond,” AirAsia Philippines communications and public affairs head Steve Dailisan said.
“For a smooth travel experience, we encourage guests to arrive at least three hours before their flight as we anticipate increased international travel activity,” he said.
In Japan, Air Asia Philippines operates 11 weekly flights to Narita and daily flights to Osaka, while it offers daily flights to Hong Kong and nine weekly flights to Incheon in South Korea.
The airline also offers two daily flights to Taipei and three daily flights to Kaohsiung and four weekly flights to Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia.
AirAsia Philippines flies to 12 domestic destinations and 13 international destinations. It was launched as the fourth Airline Operations Center (AOC) of the AirAsia Group in 2012.
AirAsia, the parent firm of AirAsia Philippines, is a leading low-cost carrier with licenses to operate in five Asean countries—Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Cambodia.
The airline operates more than 200 aircraft and holds a significant orderbook for the next decade.
