Sri Ramani K. 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 First two destinations should be bookable from tomorrow onwards! Ops will begin on the 28th of March 2012. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) Fly from Clark Davao NEW Kalibo NEW All-In-Fare from RM 15 Edited February 27, 2012 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted March 1, 2012 I got RM27 return for Clark-Davao traveling mid-June. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reezal 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2012 Philippines AirAsia to start flights to Kuala Lumpur MANILA, Philippines - Philippines' AirAsia on Wednesday said it will begin flights from Clark International Airport in Pampanga to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in June. "We are excited to announce that in the next few weeks, we will start operating our first regional route. Business travelers and OFWs will welcome this new service while it provides tourists exciting choices," AirAsia Inc. CEO Maan Hontiveros said, in a statement. After launching domestic flights last March, Philippines' AirAsia will start its first international route in June. The daily flights will depart from Clark to Kuala Lumpur at 15:15, while the return flight is from Kuala Lumpur LCCT (Low Cost Carrier Terminal) at 19:50. An existing Kuala Lumpur-Clark flight has been operated by Malaysia's AirAsia since 2005. AirAsia will use a brand new Airbus A320 for its new route. To promote its new flight, the company is offering one-way tickets from Clark to Kuala Lumpur at only P799, for travel from June 9 to November 30, 2012. The promo runs until May 13. The all-in fare includes base fare, fuel surcharge, processing fee and government mandated fees such as aviation security fee and VAT. "The additional frequency to Kuala Lumpur enables our guests especially Filipinos to have access to Malaysia’s awesome tourist destinations as well as to draw tourists from Malaysia to our amazing beaches and natural wonders in Puerto Princesa, Kalibo and Davao," Hontiveros said. The airline also has daily flights to Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao, Puerto Princesa International Airport in Palawan and twice daily flights to Kalibo International Airport. Philippines' AirAsia is a 60-40 joint venture between Filipino investors Hontiveros, Antonio "Tonyboy" Cojuangco and Michael L. Romero, and Malaysia's AirAsia International Inc., a subsidiary of AirAsia Berhad. SOURCE: http://www.abs-cbnne...ts-kuala-lumpur Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zamir 0 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) Philippines Air Asia has announced new service launch date for Clark – Macau service, which will begin from 19JUL12. Reservation for the new route is now available. Previously several media outlets reporting this route was to be postponed indefinitely due to on-going diplomatic tensions between China and the Philippines. Schedule: PQ7310 CRK1845 – 2055MFM 320 D PQ7311 MFM2125 – 2325CRK 320 D Philippines AirAsia starting 19JUL12 will launch daily Clark – Hong Kong service, becoming the 5th operator to provide service on this route. Reservation for this new route is now open. Schedule: PQ7305 CRK0720 – 0915HKG 320 D PQ7306 HKG0945 – 1140CRK 320 D http://airlineroute....q-crkhkg-jul12/ http://airlineroute.net/2012/06/12/pq-crkmfm-jul12update2/ Edited June 14, 2012 by Zamir Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) My ride this morning, RP-C8189, on the apron at CRK. Some 2 hrs later, at Davao DVO. Beautiful day for flying across the islands! Edited June 14, 2012 by Naim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted June 15, 2012 And we have bad case of haze today. How is the PQ product - consistent with the rest of AirAsia group airlines? Thanks for sharing and do enjoy your holiday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) Goodness Doc, what on earth happened for that lady to afford you a scowl of that intensity ?! Edited June 15, 2012 by BC Tam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted March 11, 2013 AirAsia Boosts Bet on Philippines With Zest Air Stake Purchase AirAsia Bhd. (AIRA), Southeast Asia’s biggest budget carrier, increased its bet on the surge in travel market in the Philippines after the local unit bought a stake in low-fare airline Zest Airways Inc. AirAsia Inc., the Philippine venture with Antonio Cojuangco and other officials, agreed to acquire 49 percent of Zest and all of its affiliate Asiawide Airways from local businessman Alfredo Yao, according to a statement issued today in Manila before the signing. Yao will also buy an undisclosed stake in AirAsia Inc., it said. Financial details weren’t disclosed. “The airline business is a numbers game,” Yao said in a phone interview, confirming the deal reported by Philippine Daily Inquirer earlier today. AirAsia will provide planes for expansion, Yao said. AirAsia’s expansion in the Philippines comes a week after it won approval to form a unit in India. The Malaysian carrier formed a Philippine venture in December 2010 to gain access to routes within the country as rivals Cebu Air Inc. (CEB) and Philippine Airlines Inc. expand their fleet and boost flights in the region. The shareholders of the Philippine venture will infuse funds for working capital, according to the statement. AirAsia Group Chief Executive Officer Tony Fernandes didn’t immediately respond to a call seeking comments. Philippines is targeting to receive 5.5 million international visitors this year, up from 4.3 million in 2012, Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez said Feb. 12. President Benigno Aquino has raised the domestic tourism target to 56.1 million annually by 2016, after the original goal of 35.5 million was breached last year, when the number of local tourists climbed to 40.7 million. Source: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-11/airasia-boosts-bet-on-philippines-with-zest-air-stake-purchase.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 More on this: http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=TopStory&title=AirAsia-buys-into-Zest-Air&id=67110 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alif A. F. 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) More on this: http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=TopStory&title=AirAsia-buys-into-Zest-Air&id=67110 ZEST AIR UNDER HEIGHTENED SURVEILLANCE, NEW LEADERSHIP INTRODUCED 'Zest Airways in under heightened surveillance by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines after the airline cancelled several flights over the past weeks. According to John Andrews, Deputy Director General of CAAP, the industry regulator will be observing the operations of Zest Air resulting from cancellations due to mechanical problems. Reports suggest that Zest Air cancelled as many as six flights in one day and in July, a total of 33 flights were cancelled.' More in: http://www.philippineflightnetwork.com/2013/08/zest-air-under-heightened-surveillance.html ________________________ I don't want to create another thread, so I just posted it here. Edited August 12, 2013 by Alif A. F. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naim 6 Report post Posted August 16, 2013 Philippine budget carrier grounded on 'safety' issues AFP AFP 1 hour 51 minutes ago Budget Philippine carrier Zest Air was banned from flying over safety infractions, effective immediately, the country's aviation regulator said on Friday. The small airline is suspended over incidents that compromised several flights as well as other violations of air safety rules, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines deputy director-general John Andrews said in a letter to operator Zest Airways Inc. "(Your) Air Operator Certificate is suspended and (you are) hereby precluded to engage in air carrier operations ... until this Authority is assured that the necessary corrective actions and compliance with aviation safety standards have been undertaken," Andrews said. ... READ MORE: http://sg.sports.yahoo.com/news/philippine-budget-carrier-grounded-safety-110115974.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 16, 2013 (edited) Interesting - now I wonder if they will be closed and their routes transferred to PQ? More: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/08/16/13/caap-orders-suspension-zestair-operations Edited August 16, 2013 by flee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amirul Mazlan 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2013 I think this move are 'pushed' by Air Asia competitors namely Cebu Pacific and PAL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted August 21, 2013 CAAP lifts ZestAir suspension, clears three planes for take off http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/322816/economy/companies/caap-lifts-zestair-suspension-clears-three-planes-for-take-off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2013 Some changes: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/09/12/13/airasia-suspend-ph-flights http://www.philippineflightnetwork.com/2013/09/airasia-suspending-operations-at-clark.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris Kim 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2013 I'm a little confused, I know that both airlines will be keeping their own AOC, but will both be under "AirAsia Philippines" ? But I'm reading that we will see 2 separate airlines, AirAsia Philippines and Zest AirAsia, is this correct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandiah k 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2013 I think PAA and Z2 will merge into one and operate flights out of MNL and open new hubs in the country with a possible hub in KALIBO. AK will still operate into CRK, that is what the rumour mongers have mentioned Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted September 19, 2013 CAPA Analysis: http://centreforaviation.com/analysis/airasia-seeks-to-turn-around-philippines-operation-with-new-focus-on-zest-air-and-manila-129214 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Azizul Ramli 2 Report post Posted September 19, 2013 Confirmation from our spy at the AK Gossip Division: Zest Air has been rebranded as AirAsia Zest effective on 17 September 2013. Observed their new logo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juergen Witte 0 Report post Posted September 29, 2013 AK will still operate into CRK, that is what the rumour mongers have mentioned It´s not going to happen ... Air Asia is suspending all flights out of Clark (CRK) effective october 8 ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted October 21, 2013 Apparently Air Asia Zest gonna do Miri/Manila soon - wow ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alberttky 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2013 Apparently Air Asia Zest gonna do Miri/Manila soon - wow ! Give it 3 months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted October 22, 2013 Give it 3 months. I think if they target the contingent of foreign workers in Brunei properly with convenient coach service (for example) to Miri, MYY has a reasonable chance of success Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CH Teo 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) I think if they target the contingent of foreign workers in Brunei properly with convenient coach service (for example) to Miri, MYY has a reasonable chance of success Yup, lots of Filipinos working in Brunei...and I was pretty surprise with it when I saw the advertisement about it... Edited October 22, 2013 by CH Teo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
