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Aboitiz Group takes control of AirAsia Philippines
After acquiring the operations of the Cebu airport, the Aboitiz Group has expanded to the airline business by becoming the majority owner of low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines......»»
AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes optimistic about tourism
Capital A chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes is prepared to hasten the tourism industry’s recovery and attract more foreign investments to the Philippines. The AirAsia owner said more customers are switching from more expensive to less expensive products and doing shorter trips as a result of flying across the Pacific. In the Philippines, connectivity has always been essential for meeting domestic requirements and facilitating travel within the region. Through AirAsia’s centers in Manila and Cebu, the Philippines initially developed linkages with a number of Asian nations, including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and Malaysia. Improve connectivity In order to draw more tourists to places like Cebu, Bacolod and Palawan, there are plans to improve connectivity, according to Fernandes. He added that they’re seeing a huge pent-up demand for travel, which gives him a huge amount of confidence. He thinks that their strength is that they are also very strong in secondary and tertiary cities and in providing connectivity, so that is adding growth. To sustain the pent-up demand for travel, AirAsia has launched another round of Piso Sale, which is available for booking until June 18 for domestic flights to cities like Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Tacloban, Puerto Princesa and Bacolod, as well as flights abroad to cities like Hong Kong, Macao, Seoul, Taipei, Guangzhou and Shenzhen for travel from 1 September 2023, to 8 October 2024. Fernandes asserted that AirAsia flights are still reasonably priced in spite of market dynamics and other contributing factors. He added that the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline would keep offering a competitive rate while generating more traffic and opening up additional destinations. He shared that the Philippines can attract 9 million tourists a year, comparing it to Thailand, another popular destination. The establishment of more locations with airport infrastructure and other necessary infrastructure to get to the airport, however, is something that the public and private sectors could support. The World’s Best Low-Cost Airline would keep offering a competitive rate while generating more traffic and opening up additional destinations. To better serve its guests and provide more passenger convenience, the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline reminds its guests that beginning 1 July 2023, all AirAsia domestic flights will depart from and arrive at NAIA Terminal 2. All international flights, on the other hand, will continue to operate at NAIA Terminal 3 until further notice. The post AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes optimistic about tourism appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
MIAA ensures smooth transitions
As Gulf Air, Thai Airways, Jeju Air, and Ethiopian Airlines seamlessly relocated to their new home at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 last Thursday, the Manila International Airport Authority reported on Friday that the airport authority continues to make significant progress with its Schedule and Terminal Assignment Rationalization program. Gulf Air flights GF155/GF154 (Manila-Bahrain-Manila), Thai Airways’ Manila-Bangkok-Manila flights TG621/TG620 and TG625/TG624, Jeju Air flights 7C2306/7C2305 (Manila-Incheon-Manila), as well as Ethiopian Airlines’ flights ET644/Et645 (Addis Ababa-Manila-Addis Ababa via Hong Kong) will now operate in NAIA Terminal 3 to and from Manila. MIAA OIC Bryan Co said that the transition of these carriers was seamless, just as it had been in previous phases of their STAR program. This is a result of their continuous coordination with airlines and ground handlers, their massive information drives to minimize instances of misrouted passengers, and the proactive measures they have already put in place to ensure that no passenger will be left behind. Co added that they will continue to provide free shuttles for a period of two months to ferry those passengers who may inadvertently head to the old terminal assignments of these flights. They also made certain that airline ground handlers are present at the departure gates to direct passengers to the shuttle vehicles that will transport them to NAIA Terminal 3. The STAR program is currently in its final stages, with the transfer of all international flights of Philippine Airlines to NAIA Terminal 1 scheduled for June 16 and the subsequent transfer of all domestic flights of Philippine Airlines, AirAsia, and Royal Air Philippines to NAIA Terminal 2, along with Sunlight Air’s relocation to NAIA Terminal 4, scheduled for 1 July. Upon completion of the STAR program, NAIA Terminal 2 will be home to all domestic operations of PAL, Philippine AirAsia, and Royal Air Philippines. Meanwhile, Cebu Pacific’s domestic operations will continue to operate to and from NAIA Terminals 3 and 4, while MIAA works on further expanding the capacity of NAIA Terminal 2. With the initial step in December last year, when Philippine Airlines flights to and from the United States, Canada, the Middle East, and Bali were moved to Terminal 1, the MIAA was afforded the opportunity to improve the efficiency of runway use and, at the same time, rationalize utilization of terminal spaces so it could offer more amenities to its increasing passenger traffic. Co also said that it is indeed a daunting task to put into action a major decision like this considering the magnitude of operational challenges before us. They also thank all their stakeholders for joining hands with then to bring this STAR program to fruition. The post MIAA ensures smooth transitions appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
CAAP expects minimal flight disruptions
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines on Wednesday stressed that it expects a small number of flights to be affected by the temporary airspace shutdown during the corrective maintenance on the Air Traffic Management Center on 17 May 2023 from 2 to 4 a.m. Deputy director general for Operations Captain Edgardo G. Diaz said that the maintenance activity is necessary to replace the defective Uninterruptible Power Supply and reconfigure the Air Traffic Management System A/B power supply. Earlier, AirAsia Philippines has already announced that 12 of its flights have been retimed on 16 May and two flights on 17 May, while six domestic flights are being canceled on 17 May. The CAAP has already coordinated with and advised concerned stakeholders such as air carriers and airport operators, the Manila International Airport Authority, Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp and GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation in advance regarding the intended corrective maintenance activity. In addition, corresponding Notices to Airmen were duly promulgated to inform all stakeholders. The ATMC power supply upgrade will involve the installation of a bypass panel to provide seamless ATM operations and the reconfiguration of the existing power distribution panel to segregate ATM systems A (voice) and B (data). This will result in the two UPS serving as each other’s independent backup in case one power supply encounters a problem. The ATMC houses the Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, and Air Traffic Management system, which manages air traffic within the Philippine Flight Information Region. The CAAP assured the public that the corrective maintenance activity will be conducted safely and that all necessary measures will be taken to minimize the impact on air traffic. The post CAAP expects minimal flight disruptions appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
CAAP: Minimal flight disruptions during 17 May maintenance break
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines reminded the public on Wednesday that the Air Traffic Management Center will be performing corrective maintenance on 17 May 2023, from 2 a.m to 4 a.m., which will require the shutdown of Philippine airspace. Despite the temporary shutdown, the CAAP it anticipates that only a small number of scheduled flights at two international gateways and many CAAP-operated airports will be affected. According to GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation officials, no flights will be affected at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Meanwhile, at the Clark International Airport, only one flight will be affected. per a source from the Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corporation, operator of Clark International Airport. CAAP said AirAsia Philippines has already announced that 12 of its flights have been retimed on 16 May and two flights on 17 May, while six domestic flights are being canceled on 17 May. Deputy Director General for Operations Captain Edgardo G. Diaz said the temporary airspace closure is due to the corrective maintenance activity on the ATMC, which is necessary to replace the defective Uninterruptible Power Supply and reconfigure the Air Traffic Management System A/B power supply. The CAAP has already coordinated with and advised concerned stakeholders such as air carriers and airport operators, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp (LIPAD), and GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC) in advance regarding the intended corrective maintenance activity. In addition, corresponding Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) were duly promulgated to inform all stakeholders. The ATMC power supply upgrade will involve the installation of a bypass panel to provide seamless ATM operations and the reconfiguration of the existing power distribution panel to segregate ATM systems A (voice) and B (data). This will result in the two UPS serving as each other's independent backup in case one power supply encounters a problem. The ATMC houses the Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, and Air Traffic Management system, which manages air traffic within the Philippine Flight Information Region. The post CAAP: Minimal flight disruptions during 17 May maintenance break appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
AirAsia Philippine gears up to boost fleet
Budget airline AirAsia Philippines is expanding its fleet in the second and third quarters of the year to ferry passengers to tourism hotspots, particularly Cebu, Clark and Kalibo......»»
Lower air fares in April as fuel surcharge drops
Domestic carriers Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Philippines will cut ticket prices in April in compliance with the directive to reduce fuel surcharge......»»
'ALAMIN: Kanseladong flights sa hagupit ni ‘Karding’
MANILA, Philippines- Inanunsyo ng airport authorities ang kanselasyon ng ilang flights ngayong Lunes, Setyembre 26, 2022, dahil sa masamang panahon. Ayon sa Manila International Airport Authority, kanselado ang sumusunod na flights: AirAsia Philippines (Z2) Z2 689/690 Manila-Cagayan-Manila Z2 772 Cebu-Manila Z2 616 Davao-Manila Philippine Airlines (PR) PR 510 Singapore-Manila PR 538 Denpasar-Manila PR 2808 Davao-Manila […] The post #ALAMIN: Kanseladong flights sa hagupit ni ‘Karding’ appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
LCCs in AsPac may recover faster than full-service carriers
Low-cost carriers in Asia-Pacific, such as Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Philippines, are seen recovering faster from the COVID-19 crisis compared to their full service counterparts......»»
HRRACI, AirAsia ink partnership deal to boost tourism in Cebu
To prepare for a strong post pandemic tourism rebound, the Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Association of Cebu, Inc. (HRRACI), has partnered with AirAsia, making the airline company as its official corporate airline partner. HRRACI and the airline, who sealed the partnership deal last June 25, 2021, aim to promote safe domestic travel in Cebu, which […] The post HRRACI, AirAsia ink partnership deal to boost tourism in Cebu appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
AirAsia, Cebu hotel group tie up to restore flying confidence
Budget carrier AirAsia Philippines is partnering with some of the largest hotels in Cebu in a bid to restore confidence in air travel. And while leisure travel restrictions have been reimposed in parts of the country due to the recent wave of COVID-19 infections, AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricardo Isla said they were already preparing for […] The post AirAsia, Cebu hotel group tie up to restore flying confidence appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Pandemic deals heavy blow on low-cost carriers
The financial and operational performance of low-cost carriers Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Philippines suffered severely last year due to the pandemic......»»
Local airlines suffer huge losses in Q3
Losses of local carriers Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines remained huge in the third quarter on the back of travel restrictions and stringent requirements......»»
Cebu City declares state of calamity in 28 mountain barangays due to el Niño
CEBU CITY, Philippines – In response to the escalating effects of the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, Cebu City has declared a “state of calamity” in 28 mountain barangays. This decision comes after a resolution was passed with reports of dwindling water sources and agricultural distress, prompting urgent measures to assist affected communities in the city. .....»»
CCLEX safety enhancements pushed after US bridge tragedy
Cebu City, Philippines — In light of recent events, a call for increased CCLEX safety measures has been made to the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) by a Cebu City legislator. Councilor Rey Gealon penned a resolution urging CCLEC to implement precautionary measures at the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway to prevent disasters, considering the high.....»»
Church visits are allowed only until 10 p.m. – Police chief
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Church visits on Maundy Thursday will only be allowed until 10 p.m. the chief of the Cebu City police announced on Thursday, March 28. Police Colonel Ireneo B. Dalogdog, City Director of the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) said that the public is not allowed inside religious places past 10:00 p.m......»»
Cebu topnotcher shares secret to success: Strong support system of family, friends
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A good support system of family and friends is Elijah Cabase’s secret to his placing 5th in the March 2024 Medical Technologists Licensure Examinations (MTLE). This 23-year-old University of Cebu-Banilad alumnus said that he was not even expecting to pass because he described himself as a confessed procrastinator — or one.....»»
Holy Week 2024: Tabor Hill in Talamban, experience the authentic essence of Via Crucis
CEBU CITY, Philippines – This Holy Week, the Via Crucis, also known as the Stations of the Cross, is one of the most practiced form of devotion among Catholics, particularly in the Philippines. The Via Crucis commemorates the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It typically involves a series of 14 stations.....»»
Capitol mulls putting ‘integrated south bus’ terminal in Talisay instead of at SRP
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Instead of at the South Road Properties (SRP), the new location of a new south bus terminal in Cebu might be in Talisay City. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia on Wednesday, Mar. 27, said that they had received an unsolicited proposal of developing a brand new, south bus terminal. READ: Mayor Rama.....»»
The future of food
I met Ella, Singapore's first robotic barista, at Changi International Airport. Ella serves various drinks non-stop, from a classic latte to a Pandan Tea latte......»»