airasia Digital announces next MOVE, unveiling new era of travel innovation

Capital A CEO and MOVE Executive Chairman Tony Fernandes (center) together with new airasia Move CEO Nadia Omer (left) and BigPay CEO Subin Rada Krishnan (right) during the big announcement in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

In a strategic move to emphasise its commitment towards travel, the digital arm of Capital A, airasia Digital announces its transformation into MOVE Digital (MOVE). This rebranding marks an exciting chapter in its next phase of growth through both its businesses, airasia Superapp and BigPay.

MOVE’s travel platform business, airasia Superapp will also undergo a brand refresh and change its name to ‘airasia move’ in the near future as part of the ongoing transformation.

Fly and Live Anywhere for 30 days in the Philippines with Airbnb & AirAsia

One special winner and three guests will rediscover home by living in the most unique Airbnb Stays, and flying with AirAsia to their bucket list destinations

Ever dreamt of a long leisurely getaway to live and work from anywhere, or simply enjoy the vacation of a lifetime? For the first time ever, Airbnb and AirAsia Philippines are teaming up to offer one Filipino (and up to 3 companions) the ultimate dream adventure to Fly & Live Anywhere in the Philippines for 30 consecutive days.

From remote workers to creatives, families, empty nesters, vacationers and more; Airbnb and AirAsia are seeking one special winner who will fly and live anywhere in the Philippines for one month between September to October 2022.

The winner will win an incredible Php 200,000 worth of Airbnb travel credits and 12 round-trip domestic flights with AirAsia, and can bring up to three companions on the trip.

AirAsia Philippines makes travel seamless with the Health Travel Icon on the airasia Super App

In its continuing commitment to make air travel better and even safer in the new normal, AirAsia Philippines’ guests will soon experience seamless verification of vaccine information through airasia Super App in collaboration with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

The Travel Health Icon will soon be made available to all passengers through the AirAsia Super App, and the airasia website for desktop users. Under the new integrated system, verified vaccination information of guests will be uploaded on the airasia Super App through the Department of Health’s (DOH) VaxCertPH.

The DICT recently developed VaxCertPH for the DOH to help verify legitimacy and certify a passenger’s vaccination status. This is also in compliance with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines on the issuance of digital vaccine certificates.

We are travel REDy Mission Accomplished: AirAsia Philippines COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign

 

Exactly 4 months after kicking off its internal ‘Take the Shot’ campaign, AirAsia Philippines is happy to report that the move to encourage Filipino Allstars to get vaccinated was a great success.

‘Take the Shot’ campaign was targeted to be completed by the end of August.  As of 30 August 2020, AirAsia Philippines’ flying crew is now a hairline towards the 100% mark.  213 out of the 217 or 98% of the cabin crew roster have been vaccinated while 106 out of 109 or 98% of the pilots have also taken the shot.

Meanwhile, 92% of the guest services (check-in counter and boarding gate staff) and 100% of the ramp agents have received their vaccine shots.

AirAsia Philippines extends UNLI Flight Pass until 2022 UNLIPAD na this Ber months

AirAsia Philippines is giving its 12,000 UNLI Flight Pass holders great value for money and great ease for future travel as redemption for the promo has been extended until 2022!

From its original 16 October 2021 redemption period, UNLI Flight Pass redemption is extended until 17 January 2022. Consequently, the travel period has been extended from 30 October 2021 to 31 January 2022.

UNLI Flight Pass was tremendously welcomed by travel enthusiasts, mostly young professionals and families during its launch in November 2020.  It has also become the travel partner of essential travelers and Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR) such as medical frontliners and members of the uniformed services like different branches of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP).

AirAsia Philippines provides hassle-free journey for APORs and returning OFWs with ‘Fly Home Safe’

Understanding the importance of their immediate need to go back to their provinces during the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ), AirAsia Philippines is offering Authorized Persons Outside Residence (APOR) and returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) a hassle-free, convenient and safe way of traveling through the “Fly Home Safe” promo.

For as low as Php199 one-way base fare, APOR and returning OFWs who are BIG members can fly back to their home town in different provinces such as Puerto Princesa, Iloilo, Caticlan, Tacloban, Bohol, Kalibo, Cagayan De Oro, Bacolod, Davao, General Santos and Zamboanga.

Booking should be made from 30 August to 5 September to avail of the promo which is available for travel from 30 August 2021 to 31 January 2022.  To provide maximum convenience to travelers, “Fly Home Safe” promo also offers an unlimited date change. 

AirAsia sends livelihood assistance to displaced Badjao tribes, ramps up cargo operations in Southern Mindanao

 

AirAsia Philippines today partners with the Asian Hospital Charities, Inc. (AHCI) in delivering much-needed help to displaced Badjao communities in Zamboanga as it also ramps up its cargo operations in Southern Mindanao.

17 boxes of sewing machines, pocket wi-fi units, AirAsia alwaysREDy care kits, and other AirAsia gift items arrived at Zamboanga International Airport via AirAsia flight Z2-651 Tuesday morning. The donations were intended to be distributed to Sama Central Badjao recipients of the Parhimpunan Almasihin Fellowship & Missions church in Baranggay Sangali, Pasobolong, Zambowood, Mercedez, Arena Blanco, Karagasan, Sinunuc, Sangali, Rio Hondo, Mulu-Muluan, Mampang, and Upper Clarian.

These sewing machines are expected to jumpstart livelihood projects and sustain Badjao communities in different barangays. Aided with technology, the recipients through the help of their organization intend to market their products through different online selling platforms.

AirAsia Philippines strengthens chartered repatriation flights

 

AirAsia Philippines has strengthened its chartered repatriation flights to service more Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) who are stranded abroad and are eager to be reunited with their families. The timely shift to expand chartered operations comes as restrictions on commercial flights are observed for the duration of the stricter quarantine measures in NCR Plus and other leisure destinations.

For the first time, AirAsia flew to the Indonesian province of Riau to ferry 39 seafarers from Hang Nadim Airport, Batam, Indonesia on Tuesday, 10 August 2021 who safely returned to Manila at around 10:00pm via the return flight Z2 8283.

Batam-Manila repatriation flights will be mounted on a per request basis from partner manning agencies.

Meanwhile, around 100 Filipino seafarers from Matalla, Sri Lanka arrived via Z2 8160 last week, on 5 August 2021.

alwaysREDy: anytime, anywhere AirAsia activates disaster response program and sustainability initiatives

 

AirAsia has officially activated its disaster response program alwaysREDy to bring the much-needed help to Filipinos affected by typhoons and other calamities in the country.

alwaysREDy: anytime, anywhere is AirAsia Philippines’ quick response program under its Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability initiative which is backed by long-time partners Philippine Air Force, Christ’s Commission Foundation Ministries, Inc. (CCF) and New Life Community Care Foundation (NLCOM).  It aims to widen the reach of the disaster relief efforts to more communities regardless of time and location.

AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla said, “It is timely that we are activating this program especially now that the rainy season has already started and we are still facing different calamities such as the eruption of Mt. Taal and sporadic earthquakes. alwaysREDy: anytime, anywhere breaks the norm of providing help when needed only.”

AirAsia to fly only essential travelers during ECQ

 

In light of the government’s directive to place the National Capital Region (NCR) under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restriction from July 30, 2021 to August 5, 2021 and Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) from August 6 to 20, 2021, AirAsia reminds its guests that only essential travel such as Authorized Persons Outside their Residences (APOR) shall be allowed to travel into and out of the NCR plus (Cavite, Bulacan, Laguna, and Rizal) as mandated by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF).

AirAsia likewise informs its guests from NCR Plus, Cebu and Davao City on the “Temporary Suspension” of inbound travel to Iloilo City, Iloilo Province and Cagayan de Oro City from August 1 to 7, 2021, as mandated under Resolution No. 108 by the IATF-Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases.

More AirAsia Philippines (Z2) flights operate with fully vaccinated flight crew

 

Guests of AirAsia Philippines flight Z2 775 Manila-Cebu and Z2 776 Cebu-Manila today were greeted and assisted by fully vaccinated ground staff. The flight was also manned by a fully vaccinated crew from pilots to cabin crew and ramp agents.

Capt. Nielfren Baldo Pilot-In-Command of Z2 775 said, “We hope this becomes an added value of protection to our guests as more and more members of the flight crew get inoculated. As a frontliner, I feel more confident flying our guests to our various destinations, and I have peace of mind whenever I come home to my family because now, I am protected against the severe effects of COVID-19.”

AirAsia Philippines supports ‘Green Lane’ for fully vaccinated individuals, calls for standardized vaccination verification

AirAsia supports the initiative of the Health Department in establishing a more stringent procedure in verifying the validity of the vaccine documents presented by fully vaccinated travelers who are doing intrazonal travel for tourism, business and other purposes.

The Department of Health (DOH)  has recently given Local Government Units (LGUs) the authority to determine travel requirements for entry into their jurisdictions.

AirAsia Philippines Spokesperson Steve Dailisan said, “AirAsia believes that the ‘green lane’ for fully vaccinated individuals will encourage more leisure travelers who have previously expressed concerns on varying requirements per destination. This will save them time and money in securing testing requirements.”

BIG Rewards celebrates one million debit, credit cards

BIG Rewards (formerly known as AirAsia BIG Loyalty) is celebrating a major milestone in reaching the one millionth cardholder mark for its airasia Debit and Credit Cards.

To celebrate this achievement, BIG Rewards will be giving away one million BIG Points each to four lucky applicants from four countries where the airasia cards are present namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand.

The airasia Credit Cards offer great benefits which include earning BIG Points with every transaction, higher BIG Points earn rate on airasia.com, UNLI 0% instalment for 3 months and no annual fee for the first year. Cardholders will also enjoy an incredible welcome bonus of 8,000 BIG Points.

airasia Super Sale returns with more deals for everyone

The airasia Super Sale returns with amazing deals for everyone, offering even more products and services on the airasia super app with great value travel deals. Throughout the 7-day Super Sale period, guests can enjoy up to 50% off on flights, and up to 20% off on flight add ons such as pre-booked baggage and seats.

Book your flight + hotel combo via SNAP and pay from as low as P1,869 for roundtrip tickets and a three-day, two-night stay in Boracay, or check out airasia’s partner establishments via Hotels to enjoy up to 60% off their chosen accommodations.

Meanwhile, shoppers can buy their favorite travel retail items at the airasia shop, with prices up to 50% off and free delivery.

GCash and Airasia partnership lets you fly and pay safely

As the effects of the pandemic eases and the government relaxes community quarantine restrictions to allow Filipinos to travel more, GCash, the country’s no. 1 mobile wallet app, and Airasia, the world’s best low-cost airline and Asean’s growing superapp, has announced their timely partnership to deliver safety and convenience to travelers when paying for their flight, hotel bookings and travel retail items.

The partnership will let customers pay for their Airasia plane fare and accommodation in partner hotels simply by using the GCash apps on their mobile phones. They can also opt for contactless payment using the GCash app at airasia counters. Plus, there’s a host of exciting offers and discounts that await customers to mark the launch of this partnership.  

“At GCash, we have pioneered a number of digital payment innovations to help Filipinos during the pandemic, and this partnership with Airasia is a continuation of its  thrust to provide users with safe and convenient payment solutions. Airasia supports this thrust as it continues to provide its customers with convenience and safety when flying with them,”   said Martha Sazon, GCash President and Chief Executive Officer. “With this partnership, GCash users can now enjoy exclusive exciting promo offers from airasia.” 

Be a Responsible Traveler and make your last-minute summer plans happen with AirAsia with Updated Flight Schedule

Summer isn’t yet over and travel junkies can now fly to their favorite AirAsia destinations and still beat the heat, as the national government eases the restrictions on leisure travel after almost two months of lockdown within the NCR Plus bubble.

Under the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) Resolution 118-A, leisure travel can now resume from NCR Plus to provinces under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ), subject to travel regulations set by their respective LGUs and their local IATF.

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the lighter travel restriction must be dealt with utmost precaution.

The tourism chief added, “Allowing leisure travel for all ages from the NCR Plus Bubble to MGCQ Areas will surely help local tourism back on track towards recovery.”

Allstars’ Digital Transformation: Shifting to new roles and turning turbulence around

After years of enabling everyone to fly, AirAsia has come a long way by transforming itself to becoming a leading travel and financial platform in Asia Pacific, providing air transport, travel and lifestyle services, as well as financial services. AirAsia is proving to be not only a major player, but a disruptor in the rising digital economy.

In this fast paced and constantly shifting business environment, AirAsia continues to invest in its greatest asset, its people. The company’s digital transformation extends beyond its vast and unique products and services, and applies internally as more Allstars are shifting to digital roles, growing alongside the company which continues to evolve amidst a pandemic.

As flight operations have lessened due to travel restrictions, former Allstar Cabin Crew members share their inspiring stories of marching on, rising up to the challenge of new digital roles, and adapting to change with determination and hope.

DEDICATED TO THE JOURNEY

Christian “Badi” Badilles, Cabin Crew to Integrated Marketing Branding Officer

AirAsia joins various stakeholders in discussing tourism recovery in Bohol, calls for digitalization and vaccination of tourism frontliners

 

In its efforts to help boost tourism and economic recovery in Bohol, AirAsia participated in a meeting spearheaded by Bohol Governor Arthur C. Yap, to discuss “Prospects for Bohol Tourism in the Context of Current Realities in the War Against COVID”.

The virtual meeting took place on Monday, 24 May 2021, and was attended by guest speakers Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, Vaccine Czar of the Philippines Secretary Carlito Galvez represented by Major General Mel Feliciano, Presidential Adviser on Entrepreneurship Secretary Joey Concepcion, Governor Arthur C. Yap, airline executives and business leaders from the Hotels and Resorts association.

The local government of Bohol shared its extensive plans on recovery and best practices in the implementation of bubble tourism which could also be a benchmark for other leisure destinations in the country.

airasia partners with the Best Credit Card initiative winner RCBC Bankard; offers special treat for Moms on Mother’s day

airasia sealed a new strategic partnership with Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) – hailed as the “best digital bank in the Philippines” through its Card servicing entity, RCBC Bankard Services Corporation , awarded Best Credit Card Initiative – as the airline’s transformation continues to become Asean’s leading travel and lifestyle platform of choice.

The collaboration allows for digital purchasing and delivery of popular international lifestyle products through airasia Shop.

airasia Shop offers value-for-money travel retail shopping, allowing customers to purchase a wide range of quality authentic products from categories such as Beauty, Fashion, Electronics & Gadgets, Health & Wellness, Kids products and exclusive airasia merchandise.

These items are also able to be conveniently delivered right to the doors through airasia’s logistics venture, Teleport.

From 6 – 31 May 2021, RCBC Bankard cardholders can enjoy Php120 OFF any purchase at airasia Shop when they use the promo code “RCBC120”. The promo code is applicable with a minimum purchase of Php1,000.

AirAsia joins tourism organizations in providing a welcome boost to Luzon Regions

 

AirAsia, in partnership with the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Congress of the Philippines has hosted a virtual meeting to present and discuss ways to boost tourism and economic growth in Luzon.

The ‘Virtual Luzon Regional Consultative Meeting’ took place last Friday, 30 April, attended by Jose Clemente III, President of the Tourism Congress of the Philippines, Jovita Ganongan, OIC, Regional Director, DOT Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Fanibeth Domingo, OIC Regional Director, DOT Regional Office II, Engr. Christopher Morales, Regional Director DOT Regional Office IV-B, Fe Buela, OIC Dot Region V, Joseph Francisco Ortega, Regional Director, DOT Region I, Carlona Uy, Regional Director, DOT Region III, Michael Palispis, Regional Director, DOT Region IV-A CALABARZON, over a hundred Tourism Congress Members, industry stakeholders, and members of the media.

AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla said, ”COVID-19 may have halted a lot of dreams for the time being but at AirAsia we never stopped dreaming big. While we safely work from home, we are taking this time to carefully plan and plot our next moves for the strong return of tourism and air travel.