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Philippines-European Union FTA talks resume in H2
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) are looking to resume formal negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) in the early part of the second half of the year, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»
Panghulan s Hail Mary shot lifts Top Flight past Arellano in NBTC Division 2 finals
Joey Panghulan’s last-gasp half-court heave towed Top Flight Sports Canada into the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) Division 2 finals over the Arellano Braves, 87-84, Friday afternoon at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City......»»
Millennials, Gen Zs seen to lift travel demand
Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines is banking on the youth to carry the travel demand this year, as they tend to involve their loved ones in their plans, increasing spending on trips......»»
Malaysian airline Capital A records load factor of 88 pct in FY2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian airline group Capital A, formerly AirAsia, has achieved a robust group load factor of 88 percent for the fiscal year of 2023, a year-on-year increase of 5 percentage points. Capital A said in a statement on Wednesday that the load factor showed the return of strong travel demand, which was aligned with the group's effort to inject capacity back into the market and rein.....»»
Malaysian airline Capital A records load factor of 88 pct in FY2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 24 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian airline group Capital A, formerly AirAsia, has achieved a robust group load factor of 88 percent for the fiscal year of 2023, a year-on-year increase of 5 percentage points. Capital A said in a statement on Wednesday that the load factor showed the return of strong travel demand, which was aligned with the group's effort to inject capacity back into the market and rein.....»»
Snake on a plane alarms passengers on AirAsia flight
Passengers on a Thai AirAsia flight from Bangkok to Phuket had a nasty surprise when a snake was spotted slithering around in one of the cabin’s overhead compartments. A TikTok video starring the reptilian stowaway was shared by user @wannabnailssalon, and has since chalked up 3.4 million views on the platform. When the snake was.....»»
AirAsia reaps recognition as top 20 safest low-cost carrier and No. 1 best low-cost airline
TWO recognitions that highlight the airline’s high regard for the safety of its guests were received by AirAsia at the start of the year, thus opening 2024 with a big bang. It was learned that AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating agency has hailed AirAsia Group (AirAsia Philippines, AirAsia Malaysia, AirAsia Thailand, and […].....»»
AirAsia’s woes
Just recently, Malaysia-based budget airline AirAsia’s co-founder Tony Fernandes found himself at the receiving end of a huge blowback after sharing a photo of himself receiving a massage while shirtless during a management meeting......»»
AirAsia Phl all set for long Undas weekend
AirAsia Philippines on Friday, 27 October, assured all its guests flying to various provinces for the observance of All Souls' Day and All Saints' Day of a smooth and on-time customer journey at NAIA Terminal 2. AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla and Manila International Airport Authority OIC Bryan Co, along with other airport officials, conducted an inspection of AirAsia check-in counters, kiosks, and boarding gates at NAIA Terminal 2 to demonstrate the airline's readiness for Undas and the long weekend. The airline expects to operate more than 700 domestic flights and carry more than 90,000 guests from 27 October to 1 November. This is 8 percent higher than the figures for the same period in 2022, with all domestic destinations averaging 90 to 93 percent passenger load. In order to effectively handle the influx of guests, four customer happiness counters in addition to the 20 check-in stations were activated. In addition, four self-check-in kiosks are provided to make contactless check-in easier, particularly for passengers who aren't checking bags. "We would like to guarantee our guests a smooth journey this holiday as they travel to their provinces and fly back to Manila. We have activated all and even augmented our ground operations staff to man the check-in counters without breaks. This exercise will also support MIAA's positive on-time performance," Isla said. AirAsia Philippines is closing the month of October with a positive 90 percent on-time performance. "With the commitment of our airline and industry partners, we aim to maintain our strong OTP record from the long weekend rush this year. Our objective is to minimize crowding in passenger and aircraft movement areas through the timely dispatch of flights. We're striving to establish this as a norm at NAIA. Thanks to our partnerships with airlines and government agencies, passengers are starting to notice a positive shift in NAIA operations," shared Co. To avoid being stuck in the traffic rush, AirAsia Philippines is encouraging all its guests to allot extra travel time, at least three to four hours before their flight schedule. Guests are also advised to regularly check their mobile and email accounts or visit the AirAsia Superapp, the AirAsia website (www.airasia.com), and AirAsia social media channels for the latest travel advisories. The post AirAsia Phl all set for long Undas weekend appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘Jenny’ onslaught cancels AirAsia flight
AirAsia Philippines on Wednesday announced that it has canceled the Manila-Kaohsiung-Manila flight on 5 October 2023 due to the onslaught of tropical storm “Jenny.” In a statement, AirAsia flights Z2132 MNL-KHH and Z2133 KHH-MNL were canceled and according to AirAsia PH Communications and Public Affairs country head First Officer Steve Dailisan said that due to the weather disruption, flight changes are being made as a preventative measure. Various meteorological models predict that typhoon “Jenny” will move through Taiwan between 2 a.m. on 5 October and 2 a.m. on the following day. On these flights, affected guests have already received notifications through registered email and SMS. The airline will keep an eye on events and change flights as required. Dailisan added that AirAsia is also providing options available to its guests whose flights have been canceled or delayed longer than three hours. Guests can use AirAsia Superapp or AirAsia.com to make modifications to their reservations online. Simply follow the on-screen directions to make modifications to your booking after selecting “Booking Changes” from the list of possible categories, then “Flight Change,” and lastly “My flight was changed by AirAsia.” The post ‘Jenny’ onslaught cancels AirAsia flight appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Travelers benefit from MIAA’s STAR program
The Schedule and Terminal Assignment Rationalization program of the Manila International Airport Authority is having a favorable effect on travelers at Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The program maximizes the use of the four NAIA terminals starting December 2022 with terminal reassignments for a few airlines. NAIA Terminal 2 has been set aside entirely for domestic flights, in contrast to NAIA Terminal 4, which only accommodates turboprop aircraft. Only NAIA Terminals 1 and 3 are now used to process international flights. MIAA officer-in-charge Bryan Co said that in places like NAIA Terminal 1, where all of Philippine Airlines’ international flights are now listed as serving foreign destinations, passengers have confirmed the convenience and comfort they have felt as a result of the changes. The relocation of Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine employees needed for international flights from NAIA Terminal 2 to NAIA Terminals 1 and 3 resulted in a reduction in wait times. MIAA is now able to increase NAIA Terminal 2’s capacity from 7.5 million to 10 million passengers annually while exclusively serving PAL, AirAsia and Royal Air’s domestic flights as a result of the removal of CIQ infrastructure, including counters and x-ray machines. A senior citizen who was waiting to board her PAL flight PR 2671 to Calbayog shared, “Mas naging accessible, easier to find, and less traffic because of the Skyway (and NAIA Motorway) coming here. Napaka-spacious ng Terminal 2. Mas naging advantageous sa mga senior ones na kamukha ko.” Passengers can now choose from a broader variety of restaurants and retail establishments at NAIA Terminal 3, the largest of the four terminals and home to international airlines, as well as Cebu Pacific’s domestic operations. They also have more time to shop duty-free. With NAIA Terminal 4 now serving purely turboprop flights for Cebgo, AirSWIFT Airlines Philippines, and Sunlight Air, domestic passengers also experienced more streamlined departure and arrival procedures. A passenger who booked Cebgo flight DG 6619 to Naga shared, “The last time I traveled to Davao using the old airport, there were a lot of people. Now, it took me around two to three minutes, and I’m here. It’s so fast. It’s probably been around six years since the last time I used the domestic airport. It’s improved by about 50 percent, and there are a lot of stores. I haven’t experienced any trouble coming in. I’d probably rate it at 10.” The post Travelers benefit from MIAA’s STAR program appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Air transport flying to recovery
Global air transport traffic has recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic, with airlines operating at 94.2 percent, data from the International Air Transport Association showed. In the Asian region, AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes said the airline is fully reactivating its 204 aircraft after “seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.” Fernandes announced after renewing AirAsia’s long-term agreement with CFM International. CFM’s focus on improving fleet stability on site and 24/7 virtual monitoring of AirAsia’s LEAP-1A engine operation provides a crucial catalyst for AirAsia to reinstate its full fleet across the group. The company boasts of making enormous strides in bringing back their planes and restarting their operations, balancing a mismatch between the cost of 204 airplanes and the revenue of flying 143 planes on average this year. On Thursday, they brought back the 175 planes. The CFM’s fleet stability support is a vital catalyst for them to return to full activation. He is proud of Asia Digital Engineering, their engineering facility. He wants to thank every one of their engineers for doing the day-to-day work and focusing on the group’s aircraft reactivation work. They also look forward to fourth-quarter results, when they will see the actual performance of AirAsia with the full fleet. AirAsia Aviation Group CEO Bo Lingam said they are delighted with the latest developments with their engine supplier and service provider. This will accelerate their plan to bring capacity back. This will allow for higher utilization of planes with less downtime, more consistent flight schedules with better on-time performance, and more efficient use of spares with our engineering arm, ADE. This bodes well for their commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence. With CFM’s strong focus on fleet stability and services, support is a catalyst for enabling AirAsia to operate its LEAP engine fleet longer and helping the airline reduce maintenance costs and operational expenses. CMF International president and CEO Gaël Méheust said that AirAsia has been a valuable CFM customer for nearly two decades, and they are delighted to support them and their plans to reactivate their fleet fully. They take AirAsia’s trust as a great responsibility to support their fleet with high-level CFM standards. Méheust added that AirAsia looks forward to capitalizing on this achievement as the airline reinstates its 204 aircraft fleet and expands to more than 300 aircraft in the next five years as it continues to connect people across ASEAN and beyond with affordable and best-value travel options. The post Air transport flying to recovery appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
AirAsia Philippines champions Filipino products with DTI’s Go Lokal
AirAsia has become the first carrier to carry Go Lokal! products onboard international flights, as it strengthens efforts to showcase Filipino craftsmanship with the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Go Lokal! to bring proudly made local goods to guests on board its flights. The move is contained in a memorandum of agreement with DTI […].....»»
AirAsia Phl to carry Filipino products on flights
AirAsia PH recently inked a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Trade and Industry to offer passengers on its domestic and international flights locally crafted regional goods, making it the first international carrier to work with DTI's Go Lokal! program. "AirAsia Philippines joins the government in proudly showcasing Filipino products. Now that all domestic destinations have recovered and returned to normalcy, our focus is now centered on helping Small and Medium Enterprises and giving them a new platform for growth. We value their role in creating jobs and contributing to our economic development," AirAsia Country head for communications and public affairs and spokesperson Steve Dailisan said. The partnership between AirAsia PH and DTI aims to carry world-class Filipino talent and products throughout Asia and beyond. This also fulfils Capital A President and CEO Tony Fernandes' vow to promote Filipino brands all over ASEAN. Homegrown brands available to guests flying with AirAsia PH include hand-made accessories from Tala by Kyla, handcrafted earrings and accessories from Boho Manila, Filipino-brand watches from Ibarra Manila and Team Manila Lifestyle apparel. The post AirAsia Phl to carry Filipino products on flights appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Aboitiz digital bank ties up with AirAsia
The Aboitiz and AirAsia groups have entered into a partnership that will allow travelers to book their budget flights through financing schemes from UnionDigital Bank......»»
Masks no longer mandatory on AirAsia Phl flights
AirAsia Philippines said on Monday that wearing masks will no longer be required on all domestic flights. This is in response to the national government's decision to revoke the state of public health emergency under Presidential Proclamation 297, which was endorsed by Department Order 2023-017 of the Department of Transportation. Meanwhile, wearing masks for international flights shall remain subject to the existing health protocols in passengers’ country of destination. Only Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan have lifted the mandatory use of masks as early as Q1 2023. Despite dropping the mask policy, AirAsia PH remains committed to adhering to the highest standards of safety on all its flights. Deep cleaning AirAsia PH Country Head for Communications and Public Affairs and spokesperson Steve Dailisan said deep cleaning and aircraft sanitation will still be in effect on every flight. This way, guests will have peace of mind and confidence as air travel returns to normalcy. Dailisan stressed that there is no room for complacency in the airline business. They want their guests to feel secure when they fly with AirAsia. Although it is no longer a policy, guests and crew may still opt to wear masks whenever they deem it necessary. However, the airline also wants to reiterate that its aircraft are equipped with High-Efficiency Particulate Air filters, which filter and block 99.97 percent of airborne particles, including known bacteria and viruses. Removal of shoes In order to improve security, airport authorities have mandated that shoes be removed at the last x-ray screening in the airport. AirAsia PH is requesting that its guests be more patient about this matter. Dailisan also stressed that AirAsia will always support any activities or protocols that enhance safety and security among all industry stakeholders. This additional layer of security screening should be viewed as a deterrent to illegal activities and other threats, especially now that air travel is on the rebound. To entice more guests to revisit their travel bucket list, AirAsia PH is connecting everyone to more experiences with “FlyThru.” From 24 July to 30 September 2023, guests can book a P257 one-way base fare for domestic and international flights and P2,293 for other international destinations flying through Kuala Lumpur, such as Sydney, Perth and Melbourne, for travels from 24 July to 30 September 2023. AirAsia PH is also reminding its guests to allot an allowance of at least three hours for domestic travel and four hours for international travel. The airline is also informing its guests that NAIA Terminal 2 is AirAsia’s new domestic terminal while maintaining NAIA Terminal 3 for international flights. Meanwhile, all travel advisories and other information regarding flight schedules are regularly updated and posted via the AirAsia travel safety website. The post Masks no longer mandatory on AirAsia Phl flights appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PAL, CebPac, AirAsia welcome mask mandate lifting
Local air carriers welcomed the lifting of the mask mandate and other COVID-19 protocols after President Marcos ended the state of public health emergency on July 21......»»
MIAA reports NAIA passenger volume, flight activity increases
The Manila International Airport Authority has reported that in the first half of this year, passenger volume and flight activity in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport has substantially increased. From January to June 2023, MIAA recorded a combined total of 22,221,933 international and domestic passengers, or a rise of 78 percent over the same period in 2018 and only 8 percent less than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. On the other hand, the number of flight movements was recorded at 135,883, which is 100 percent of flights handled at NAIA during the first half of 2019 and an increase of 42 percent compared to the same period in 2022. Strong indication MIAA Officer-in-Charge Bryan Co said the Authority is pleased to experience these surges in statistics, a strong indication that passengers have regained the confidence to travel again. The double-digit surge in flight movements and passenger volume is enough ground for optimism that the aviation industry is steadily heading toward full recovery. Co added that when comparing the first two quarters of this year, the 11,357,156 passengers who flew from and to NAIA from April to June indicate a 5 percent growth over the 10,864,777 passenger volume in the first quarter. MIAA also saw a two percent uptick in flight movement, with 68,689 flights handled in the second quarter of this year, up from 67,194 flights handled from January to March of this year. Moreover, a close look at this year’s international and domestic figures indicates a notable boost in international passengers in June at 1,752,098, accounting for 82 percent of June 2019’s figures, compared to January’s international foot traffic which is equivalent to 74 percent of January 2019’s tally. Consistent strength Meanwhile, domestic operations in the first half of 2023 demonstrate consistent strength, outperforming the flight movement and passenger volume of the same period in 2019. The acting NAIA chief also said that comforted by the consistent growth in numbers, with airlines introducing new routes, and with new airline players coming in, the MIAA will pursue without let up “our improvement projects, especially those that would highly impact the passenger experience inside and outside of the terminals.” MIAA recently completed its Schedule and Terminal Assignment Rationalisation, or STAR, program aimed at optimising the capacity of the four NAIA terminals. The STAR program entails the reassignment of some international airlines from NAIA Terminal 1 to NAIA Terminal 3 and the moving of all Philippine Airlines international flights to NAIA Terminal 1. This strategy paved the way for confining international flight operations to only NAIA Terminals 1 and 3, while NAIA Terminal 2 became a purely domestic terminal, together with NAIA Terminal 4, which caters to turboprop operations. This also benefitted partner agencies like the Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Customs, and Bureau of Quarantine, as their NAIA Terminal 2 personnel are now re-deployed to NAIA Terminals 1 and 3, thereby ensuring full manning of their counters in the two terminals. All PAL domestic flights NAIA Terminal 2 now services all domestic flights of PAL, AirAsia Philippines, and Royal Air Philippines, accommodating some 10 million passengers per year, and up from its design capacity of 7.5 million passengers per year. The removal of immigration counters and other infrastructure mandated for international flight operations provided the needed space for unhampered passenger movement inside the terminal. Domestic AirAsia and Royal Air passengers, who account for around 10,000 passengers per day on average, now have more space at NAIA Terminal 2. This change also reduces congestion at NAIA Terminal 4 by 75 percent, providing adequate space for Cebgo, AirSwift and Sunlight Air passengers. STAR program The implementation of the STAR program has brought an increased number of passengers to NAIA Terminal 3, which is why MIAA stayed true to its commitment to the Bureau of Immigration to expand the agency’s work area in the terminal. From the 26 immigration counters at the start of 2023, MIAA has successfully added 18 more counters, placing the number to date at 44 departure immigration counters for NAIA Terminal 3. By the end of 2023, MIAA hopes to further deliver on its commitment to complete the construction of an immigration annex adjacent to BI’s existing location at the departure level. Once in place, an additional 24 counters will become available to service OFWs, senior citizens, differently or specially-abled persons, pregnant women, diplomats, and other passengers needing special handling. The post MIAA reports NAIA passenger volume, flight activity increases appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Superapp democratizes travel
Born out of a simple aspiration of democratizing travel came AirAsia’s Superapp, the latest online travel agency platform that features flights, hotels, transport and rewards services. [caption id="attachment_158159" align="aligncenter" width="525"] Chureito Pagoda in Japan.Photograph courtesyof Unsplash/tian shu Liu[/caption] “It was very hard for airlines during the pandemic. While everyone was very quiet, our leader Tony Fernandes was able to finish conceptualizing the Superapp. He started it even before the pandemic,” airasia Superapp managing director Ray Berja told Daily Tribune. The AirAsia Superapp takes the hassle out of booking the best value travel deals and is very useful not only for domestic trips but also international travel. From flights on over 700 airlines, the best accommodation packages, to ride hailing, food, deliveries and more, the app aims to be every traveler’s one-stop shop for all of their preferred travel needs. The app is partner to over 900,000 hotels across the globe. In the Philippines, it is tied with Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, Hotel 101 Manila, Red Planet Hotels, Berjaya Makati Hotel, Sunlight Hotel Coron and more. Currently, the Superapp has around 50 million active users. The number continues to grow exponentially in an annual periodical basis. “It’s for everyone. When we flew our first aircraft in 2001 with our founders, it was to really let everyone fly. Continuing that is a vision and aspiration for everyone to actually travel and go wherever they want to go,” Berja said. Japan remains the top choice for Filipino travelers, followed by Korea, Bangkok in Thailand, Bali in Indonesia, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Hong Kong. “Our number of flights are almost on the 100 percent frequency, equivalent to when we were flying before the pandemic. Internationally, we already saw the opening of Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Thailand. China is going down, but we expect to see an increase in the next months or so. We are almost at par with our pre-pandemic level. We are hoping to get back on a strong growth year on year,” Berja said. The Superapp is nominated as Asia’s Best Travel Booking App at the World Travel Awards. Vote at worldtraveltechawards.com/award/asia-best-travel-booking-app/2023. “To be vetted across the world’s best is overwhelming, given that we are only on our first year. This nomination is something really close to our hearts,” Berja concluded. Download the Superapp via App Store for ios, Play Store for android or App Gallery for Huawei. The post Superapp democratizes travel appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»