24 Oct 2025, Manila, Philippines — AirAsia Philippines is enhancing its in-flight dining experience with the launch of new kid-friendly Santan meals, catering to the growing number of Filipino families traveling during the holiday season.

Historically, in AirAsia Philippines flights, families accounted for 19% of total passengers in the fourth quarter, compared to only 11% in earlier months of the year. This surge highlights how Filipino families influence travel demographics during the Christmas period, with many flying together for reunions and vacations.

In response, AirAsia’s in-flight dining brand Santan has introduced Baked Macaroni, a familiar comfort food and favorite among Filipino households, alongside Beef Taco Pizza, a light yet flavorful snack ideal for kids and adults alike.

“As an airline that promotes purposeful journeys, we are happy to see more Filipino families choosing AirAsia to spend meaningful moments together. Purposeful travel goes beyond reaching destinations---it’s about ensuring comfort and convenience at every step, including in-flight dining. With most of our domestic flights lasting less than 75 minutes, we’ve seen more guests, particularly those traveling with children, prefer quick, light, and satisfying meals. In fact, 61% of onboard meal purchases come from guests who choose eating smaller, convenient meals” AirAsia Philippines Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs FO Steve Dailisan said.

Santan meals remain affordable, with Value Combos starting at ₱150 and Hot Meal Combos at ₱320, available on select domestic flights.

At the same time, the airline encourages guests to book early to secure the best-value fares this Christmas season. With the Civil Aeronautics Board retaining the current fuel surcharge rate at level 4 for November, travelers have an added opportunity to enjoy lower ticket prices for their holiday and year-end getaways.

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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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