19 December 2024, MANILA — AirAsia Philippines expressed its readiness to accommodate over 300,000 passengers traveling during the busy Christmas to New Year period, from December 16, 2024, to January 6, 2025.

As of today, the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline reports a load factor exceeding 80%,  anticipating a significant surge in booking as Filipinos make last-minute plans to reunite with loved ones for the holidays.

As a guest-obsessed airline, AirAsia has reactivated its “Always READY sa Pasko’t Bagong Taon” initiative, while strategically optimizing the working schedules of its essential staff to ensure smooth operations during this busy season. Ground personnel manning the check-in counters were augmented with “on-standby” staff while customer happiness desks were made easily accessible at key hubs to efficiently assist guests on their various travel requirements and inquiries through the Ask Bo feature on AirAsia MOVE app.

“We expect a significant surge in guest volume this week as many of our kababayans are making last-minute bookings on their holiday plans. While we recognize the excitement that comes with finalizing travel arrangements, we encourage our guests to book flights early as ticket fares increase closer to the travel date. This time is also a good opportunity to secure your return flights in advance for after the holidays as flights will fill up quickly after Christmas,” AirAsia Philippines Communications and Public Affairs Head, First Officer Steve Dailisan shares.

Essential Travel Tips for a Stress-Free Journey:

Arrive Early: Anticipate heavy traffic within the airport vicinity. Passengers are encouraged to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before domestic flights and 4 hours before international flights to ensure a hassle-free experience.

Terminal Assignments: Domestic flights will operate from Terminal 2, while international flights will depart from Terminal 3.

Check-In Online: Save time by checking in online via the AirAsia Move app or the AirAsia website at airasia.com

Baggage Allowance: Review your baggage allowance in advance to avoid additional fees at the check-in counter. AirAsia Philippines has released guidelines for homecoming gifts and baggage reminders. Check them here: Homecoming Gift Guidelines 

AirAsia remains committed to providing affordable, reliable air travel and a seamless experience for all passengers, especially during the holiday rush. Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead and utilize AirAsia’s convenient online tools for a stress-free journey.

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About AirAsia Philippines

AirAsia is a leading low-cost carrier with licenses to operate in five Asean countries—Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia. Founded in 2001, AirAsia has stayed true to its purpose and tagline "Now Everyone Can Fly". The airline has made flying affordable and accessible to over 800 million guests, connecting people and communities across more than 130 destinations. Today, as one of the largest airlines in the region, AirAsia is expanding to become the world's first global low cost network carrier. It operates more than 200 aircraft and holds a significant orderbook for the next decade. AirAsia leads in sustainable aviation with green initiatives and a net zero target by 2050. In 2023, it avoided 130,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions from its narrowbody regional network through 20+ efficiency measures, saving US$40 million in fuel and over US$388,000 in shadow carbon costs.

NOTE: The Communications and Public Affairs Group kindly requests for all media partners to follow the correct typography for the brand – for airline (AirAsia) spelled as one word with both As capitalized; and for non-airline (AirAsia MOVE) spelled as one word in lowercase. 

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AirAsia Philippines Communications and Public Affairs Team

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