AirAsia Unveils the “I Love ASEAN” Aircraft Livery

In celebration of the ASEAN's 50th year founding anniversary, AirAsia, the World's Best Low-Cost Airline (Skytrax 2009-2017), recently unveiled the “I Love ASEAN” aircraft livery which features native patterns and designs from the ten ASEAN member states. All AirAsia aircraft based in the region will soon bear the ASEAN emblem in addition to their respective national flags.

AirAsia Connects Davao City to Major Island & Beach Destinations in the Philippines

I'm sure you are already starting to feel the summer heat this 2017 so it's time to plan those trips to your favorite beach destinations around the country. When we talk about beach, the first places in mind would be Boracay, Palawan and Cebu. Here's great news for you guys! Davao is also an ideal summer destination where you can bring your friends and family.

Santan | Philippines AirAsia's New In-Flight Menu

Filipinos who will be coming home to the Philippines this holiday season will be the first ones to have a taste of Philippines AirAsia's new line-up of dishes included in its brand new in-flight menu called Santan which highlights the diverse flavors of South East Asian cuisine. The concept is simple. Philippines AirAsia aims to provide its guests with an enhanced gourmet dining experience while flying by making quality and affordable hot meals available for purchase on AirAsia flights.

AirAsia Philippines and Zest Air sign Strategic Alliance

Budget airlines AirAsia Philippines and Zest Air signed on March 11, 2013 a strategic alliance agreement aimed at strengthening AirAsia Philippines' operations in the country. AirAsia Philippines currently operates from its hub in Clark. Through this partnership, AirAsia Philippines will be able to leverage on Zest Air's operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

The strategic alliance is expected to bolster competition in Philippine airline industry, resulting to lowered fares and improved services. This will also support the growing domestic tourism in the country which registered 37.5 million domestic trips in 2012, exceeding the 35.5 million passengers target originally set for 2016.

Under the strategic alliance agreement, AirAsia Philippines is to acquire a 49% stake in Zest Air from business tycoon Alfredo Yao. Yao will then receive a 15% stake in AirAsia Philippines, joining Antonio O. Cojuangco (15%), Michael L. Romero (15%) and Marianne Hontiveros (15%) as shareholders in the company. Malaysia's AirAsia Bhd, majority-owned by Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, holds the remaining 40% in AirAsia Philippines.

Source: Philippines' AirAsia in Strategic Alliance with Zest Airways (Bursa Malaysia)
Image Source: AirAsia Philippines Facebook Page (shared with permission from AirAsia Philippines)

AirAsia Philippines: Dragonpay Payment Guide

Sharing this very helpful guide from AirAsia's Philippine website.

AirAsia Philippines accepts online payment from the following banks via Dragonpay:

• Banco de Oro Unibank (BDO)	• Metrobank
• Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)	• United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB)
• Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)	• Unionbank Retail Internet Banking / Unionbank EON
• Chinabank	• EastWest Bank

Note: BPI, BDO and Metrobank require Dragonpay to be registered to your online banking account first before you can transact with AirAsia via Dragonpay. Below are the links to the instruction pages:

• BPI: Enrolling Dragonpay to BPI Express Online
• BDO: Enrolling Dragonpay to BDO Retail Internet Banking
• Metrobank: Paying Online using Metrobankdirect and Dragonpay (see Step 1)

Below are the steps for completing your payments via Dragonpay:


Source: http://www.airasia.com/my/en/booking/philippines-payment-guide.page

AirAsia Philippines Inc is a Philippines-based low-cost airline which commenced its operations on March 28, 2012. From its hub in Clark International Airport, it currently operates three domestic flights to Kalibo, Puerto Princesa City, and Davao City, and four international flights to Hong Kong, Macau, Kota Kinabalu, and Kuala Lumpur. AirAsia Philippines Inc is a joint venture between Malaysia's AirAsia Bhd (40%) and a group of Filipino investors (60%) namely Antonio Cojuangco Jr., Michael Romero and Marianne Hontiveros.