AirAsia Philippines Enhances Travel Readiness during Ramadan

04 March 2025, Manila, Philippines — With an estimated 15 million Muslims residing in the Philippines, AirAsia Philippines stands in solidarity with the Muslim community during the holy month of Ramadan, offering convenient and inclusive travel experience.

Filipinos planning to embark on religious pilgrimages such as Hajj and Umrah can conveniently fly across AirAsia’s 136 routes. From Manila, guests may connect to AirAsia’s mega hub in Kuala Lumpur and fly to Jeddah, the principal gateway to Mecca, via  non-stop flights lasting approximately 9 hours. 

Muslim travelers also have the option of subscribing to services provided by Ikhlas,  a dedicated platform providing seamless online access to faith-based services, including Umrah and Hajj travel, Shariah-compliant lifestyle choices including Muslim-friendly travel packages, and other religious obligations. Ikhlas is accessible via ikhlas.com or by downloading the Ikhlas app. 

“As an airline that deeply values diversity and inclusivity, we want to take part in meaningful journeys such as pilgrimage. Our fly-thru option conveniently connects our guests from one AirAsia destination to another without the hassle of collecting baggage at the transit hub. Our Muslim brothers and sisters can also fly with confidence as we offer a variety of Halal-certified in-flight meal options that are thoughtfully aligned with their dietary requirements,” AirAsia Philippines Communications and Public Affairs Head, First Officer Steve Dailisan shares.

As AirAsia continues to champion affordable and accessible air travel, the airline remains dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for guests of all backgrounds, especially during meaningful occasions such as Ramadan.

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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.

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AirAsia Philippines Communications and Public Affairs Team

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