Domestic tourism will return to pre-pandemic levels by the third quarter of the year, a ranking official of budget carrier AirAsia Philippines said, citing the recent easing of restrictions in the destinations the airline operates.
“We’re expecting domestic tourism to be back in pre-Covid levels by the third quarter of 2022, which we are confident will be beneficial to our economic standing in general,” said Ricky Isla, the CEO of AirAsia Philippines.
His optimism is fueled by the rising demand for air travel in the Philippines, as the government lowered pandemic-related mobility restrictions in major cities and provinces in the country.
Data from the airline showed that “more than 300,000 domestic flights” have been booked for the second quarter of the year alone.
In another development, AirAsia has introduced Super+, a subscription plan that allows holders to book for unlimited flights across all of AirAsia’s units in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Similar to its previous product called Asean Pass, Super+ enables holders to do away with paying for their base fares. They only need to pay for taxes and other fees when booking using their Super+ plans.
“The airasia Super+ plan comes at an opportune time. It is now more than ever that we must support all globetrotters in their quest to be back on the road and to reconnect with the sights and adventures present in airasia destinations, most especially in the Philippines,” Isla said.
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