The demand for domestic travel continues to rise as travel restrictions continue to ease. Balikbayans and foreign tourists continue to flock to the country’s beautiful islands once again after two years of being confined in their homes. AirAsia Philippines‘ forward bookings did increase for June and July, driven by balikbayans and foreign tourists.
Toping AirAsia’s domestic route list are Caticlan, Kalibo, Puerto Princesa, Cagayan de Oro, and Cebu.
According to AirAsia, the increase in bookings was brought by foreign tourists and balikbayans have booked flights to different island destinations such as Boracay-Caticlan (52%), Tacloban (14%), Cebu (17%), Kalibo (14%), Tagbilaran (17%) and Puerto Princesa (14%). Top destinations visited by foreign travelers for May include Caticlan (23%), Cebu (14%), Tagbilaran (10%), and Kalibo (8%).
Increase in weekly flights
AirAsia has also increased its weekly flights to address the travel demand. From 219 weekly flights, AirAsia has increased the number to 255 weekly flights. Included here is AirAsia’s newest domestic route, Roxas, which will begin on June 16.
Weekly flights are the following:
- Caticlan 75x weekly;
- Iloilo – 28x weekly;
- Tacloban 28x weekly;
- Tagbilaran – 21x weekly;
- Puerto Princesa – 18x weekly;
They will also increase the following flight to 43x weekly by June 17:
- Bacolod – 21x weekly;
- Davao 21x weekly;
- Cagayan – 14x weekly,
- These flights will increase by 20x weekly by June 17;
- Kalibo 28x weekly;
- Cebu – 28x weekly, to increase to 32x weekly by June 17;
- Roxas – 3x weekly starting June 16.
AirAsia Philippines continues to add more flights and destination amid the rebound of air travel. Hope this trend continues!
“The easing of travel requirements among incoming international travelers will drive growth in domestic tourism. Further, IATF’s recent decision will place Philippine tourism in a competitive spot among its Asean neighbors as we also gear up for a strong recovery in the international market.”
Steve Dailisan, AirAsia Philippines Spokesperson and Head of Communications and Public Affairs
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