AirAsia Aviation Group has announced exciting news for the Philippines, as it will be among the key markets to gain from over 30 new routes set to launch in 2025 as the Group pushes forward to achieve strong recovery in strengthening Asean regional and domestic connectivity.
This year, AirAsia Group will be focused on optimising its route network with frequency increases across high-demand routes including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia aiming to support growth in high-demand destinations such as India, China, and throughout Asean.
As part of this growth, AirAsia Philippines confirms it will ramp up its Taipei service to 17 weekly flights from 14 times weekly starting in July 2025.
“We look forward to supporting AirAsia Aviation Group’s strategy to enhance connectivity for both domestic and international services focused on flying the most profitable and popular routes. The Philippines offers immense potential, especially in terms of global tourism with strong forecast demand. Increasing our Taipei flight frequencies is part of our forward strategy and brand promise in democratizing air travel while providing purposeful journeys that will endear travelers to explore their dream destinations,” AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla shares.
These efforts lay the foundation for a sustainable, viable and profitable future, ahead of the proposed acquisition of AirAsia by AirAsia X Berhad from Capital A Berhad when the consolidation of both short- and medium-haul airlines into an enlarged and robust aviation group is complete.
“In 2025, as we return to full capacity, we’ll be balancing sustainable growth with profitability. Our network strategy will prioritise strategic, demand-driven connectivity across Asia. With over 30 new routes and increased frequencies on our most popular services, we are responding directly to market demand and Fly-Thru connecting opportunities. Our Fly-Thru traffic grew to 4.3 million in 2024, and we are targeting over seven million Fly-Thru guests this year, accounting for approximately 10% of total passengers. This growth supported by the reactivation of 16 aircraft and the delivery of 14 new aircraft in 2025 will form the backbone of our ongoing expansion plans.” said Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group.
This year, the airline expects to operate a fleet of 234 narrowbody aircraft across the airline’s five short-haul airlines, restoring full pre-pandemic capacity. Only 16 aircraft remain to be reactivated, while 14 new aircraft deliveries have been confirmed for 2025, four from Airbus and 10 via lessors.