AirAsia Philippines is targeting to end the year with 7.2 million passengers, up 9 percent from 6.6 million last year, driven by its continued route expansion and promo offerings.
“This year, we are targeting about 7.2 million (passengers) and next year we are expecting about 7.5 million,” Ricky Isla, AirAsia Philippines president and chief executive officer, said in a press briefing on Monday.
The airline has projected nearly 500,000 passengers for December, with an additional 250,000 expected in January.
Key factors driving this include a 77- percent increase in fleet size compared to 2023, with 16 serviceable aircraft, AirAsia said.
The airline also rolled out 11 double-digit promotional offers and its popular P1SO deals.
The surge in capacity allowed AirAsia Philippines to strengthen its presence in key leisure destinations, such as Caticlan (Boracay), Cebu and Tagbilaran (Panglao), and Narita, Osaka, Incheon and Bangkok for international, ensuring it is a top choice for travelers seeking to explore new horizons, the airline said.
For 2025, AirAsia said, it is looking to expanding to new routes to sustain its passenger growth.
“We look at the market based on its viability, on the number of passengers flying in and out of a certain destination. That’s why we periodically review each market, to make sure that it’s viable for the business.” Isla said.
