AirAsia Philippines Celebrates ASEAN Flavors Through Santan's Halal Inflight Meals and Extensive Regional Connectivity
13 Nov 2026, Manila — AirAsia Philippines brings the flavors of Southeast Asia closer to Filipino travelers through Santan's selection of halal inflight meals, celebrating the region's diverse culinary heritage while complementing the airline's extensive connectivity across ASEAN.
The menu features Malaysia's Nasi Lemak, with coconut rice, chicken rendang and chilli sambal, and Uncle Chin's Chicken Rice, infused with ginger and garlic. The Philippines is represented by Beef Tapa, a savory, tangy Filipino breakfast favorite, while Thailand's Thai Basil Chicken, from ML Noi's Royal Kitchen, offers spiced stir-fried chicken with fragrant fresh basil.
Available for pre-booking, these regional favorites allow passengers to experience a taste of Southeast Asia while flying with AirAsia.
Santan’s menu supports inclusive travel by offering halal inflight meals and Muslim-friendly dining options that cater to passengers’ dietary preferences. In 2025, the Department of Tourism recognized AirAsia Philippines as the first Muslim-friendly airline for providing Halal-certified meal options across all Z2 domestic and international flights.
Extending this connection beyond the onboard experience, AirAsia has established a strong presence across ASEAN, with airline operations in five countries: Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
From direct flights linking the Philippines to key ASEAN markets such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, Filipino travelers can access even more destinations through AirAsia's wider regional network. Via Kuala Lumpur, Kotakinabalu and Bangkok, AirAsia Fly-Thru service provides convenient connections to other Southeast Asian destinations, including Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, and other regional markets, as well as destinations beyond ASEAN.
With more than 130 destinations across its network, AirAsia strengthens its position as a truly ASEAN airline, bringing together its five country operations to support tourism, trade, cultural exchange, and greater travel opportunities across the region.
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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 900 million guests, connecting people and communities across more than 150 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 250 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 2025, it avoided 135,788 tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2025 through 19 fuel efficiency initiatives, achieving US$30,939,120 in fuel savings and over US$2,715,767 in shadow carbon cost reductions.
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