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Destination: Unity! AirAsia celebrates Malaysia Day in true patriotic style, onboard ‘Keretapi Sarong’

If there’s one thing Malaysians are known for, it’s for our spirit of togetherness. Nothing can tear us apart, not even a pandemic and true to its form, the country united once again. On 16 September 2022, to mark the nation's 49th Malaysia Day, throngs of excited citizens partook in the 4th annual Keretapi Sarong event in the Klang Valley and AirAsia was there every step of the way.

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Striving & thriving at 21: A heartfelt campaign to celebrate AirAsia’s milestone birthday and a look back on our journey

A little over 21 years ago, history was about to be made by two gentlemen from the music industry who would go on to revolutionise the aviation industry in Asia. Tony Fernandes and Datuk Kamarudin Meranun bought AirAsia for a mere RM1 on 8 September 21 years ago, when it was RM40 million in debt and in the course of two decades, transformed it to the tech and lifestyle giant that it is today.

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Stronger than ever and connecting people from all walks of life this Merdeka

With unwavering spirits and determined grit, AirAsia continues its mission to connect travellers from near and far to their loved ones this Merdeka. In spite of the many challenges faced in the last few years, we’ve united as a community and come back stronger and steadier! 31 August 2022 marks Malaysia’s 65th National day — a day celebrated with much grandeur and glory all over the country. In conjunction with Merdeka, AirAsia brought the patriotic spirits to the skies with a Merdeka Day activation for guests on board flight AK5748 from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau. Excited guests onboard the flight were handed ‘Jalur Gemilang’ flags and partook in a series of friendly mini quizzes on all-things-Malaysia. The lucky go-ers were also treated with gifts and merchandise courtesy of AirAsia.

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In Zamboanga’s Once Islas, Women of Sama Banguingui are taking the Eco-Tourism Charge

On July 01, 2018, Zamboanga City has launched yet another tourist magnet to stake its claim as the flagship travel destination of the region – the Once Islas. The Sama Banguingui Tribe, the very people that discovered and named all 11 islands, joined the rest of Asia’s Latin City in welcoming tourists back into their home.

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For What It’s Earth: Nature Escapes 15 mins. away from Dumaguete-Sibulan Airport

The sea and sand are gaining significant traction this Summer – but Dumaguete and Negros Oriental are offering off-the-beaten-path nature must-tries away from the usual tourist crowd. And with AirAsia Philippines officially flying to Dumaguete starting April 08, tightly knit groups looking to chill and explore new destinations can experience these amazing nature escapes just 15 to 25 minutes away from the Dumaguete-Sibulan airport.

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AirAsia Philippines Aids Cagayan Vaccination Program

AirAsia Philippines, committed to helping the nation in pandemic recovery, partnered with the Rotary Club of San Juan North, Rotaract Tuguegarao Citadel, Association of Certified Public Accountants in Commerce and Industry (ACPACI), I Saved, and the University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao to bring and administer 3000 flu shots in Solana and Tuguegarao, Cagayan last December 19 and 27, 2021. A research by the University of Florida analyzed electronic health records for 2,000 COVID-19 patients in 2020. The study has shown that the flu vaccine also significantly reduces a COVID-19 patient's risk for ending up in an intensive care unit (ICU). The vaccination program has been done under AirAsia Philippines umbrella CSR program, alwaysredy: Anytime, Anywhere.

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