We are all excited to travel the Philippines once again, however, our safety has been a primary concern. The lockdowns have made us long to see the beautiful white sand beach of Boracay, or to go diving in Panglao. The travel and tourism industry, including the airlines, have adapted strategies and means to address this longing to travel once again. As such, it is time to travel for leisure again. Here are more astonishing reasons why domestic flights are safer than ever, thanks to AirAsia Philippines.
A fully vaccinated crew for the domestic flights
AirAsia Philippines is preparing for a strong rebound of domestic flights within the Philippines and a top concern for AirTravellers is health safety. As such, AirAsia took the concern by the roots by continuing to inoculate its crew and staff that directly interact with passengers. These are the Pilots, Cabin Crew, Ground Staff and Ramp Agents. So far, 60% of AirAsia Philippines’ employees have been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Just yesterday July 15, flight Z2-775 from Manila to Cebu and Z2-776 from Cebu to Manila were manned by a fully vaccinated set of employees and crew. This has made passengers even feel safer. Steve Borril, a British National and leisure traveler to Cebu expressed his confidence.
“You feel extra safe when you know that your pilots and cabin crew are fully vaccinated. They are the people who directly interact with us, greet and serve us during our flight. Thank you AirAsia, for making safety your top priority.”
Steve Borril, British National onboard AirAsia flight Z2775
We are very sure that you too would feel more secure knowing that each and every person serving you on AirAsia flights have been vaccinated. From the time you check-in to deplaning, that sense of security gives you peace of mind. This by itself makes domestic flights safer than ever
AirAsia has a perfect Covid-19 safety compliance rating
Taking healthy and safety as a top priority especially during this pandemic, AirAsia Philippines has stepped up its game to make flying safer for you and I. As such, AirlineRatings.com has given AirAsia Philippines a 7-star covid-19 safety rating, or a perfect score of 7/7. This means that AirAsia Philippines complies with the following:
- COVID-19 website information and instructions
- Social distancing onboarding
- Flight attendant Personal Protection Equipment
- Face masks compulsory
- Meal service modified
- Passenger Sanitizer Kit
- Deep clean of aircraft
Having such rating further ensures all passengers that the possible transmission of any airborne infectious disease like covid-19 is nearly impossible on board AirAsia flights.
Assistance for passengers in need of RT-PCR tests
One thing that greatly sucks in the Philippines is the fact that each local government unit or LGU have different travel requirements. Sometimes, traveling within the Philippines is even harder and more complicated than going international. An example is a negative RT-PCR result. Passengers have to scramble to look for accredited testing laboratories that charge even more than the total air fare. As such, AirAsia Philippines has made it easier by tying up with different laboratories around the Philippines with more affordable rates.
These laboratories charge PhP 2,500 for RT-PCR covid-19 tests with results within 24 to 48 hours. This makes it easier for passenger to get RT-PCR results as part of their travel documents. We hope however that the government pushes for the green lane for fully vaccinated individuals and more standardized domestic travel requirements.
Treats and incentives for fully vaccinated passengers
In order to convince more AirTravellers to take the vaccine against Covid-19, AirAsia Philippines has decided to give treats to passengers who have been fully vaccinated. Aboard Z2-775, passengers who have presented their vaccination cards were given AlwaysREDy Care Kits and other AirAsia merchandise. Well, we still don’t know what other stuff or gimmicks may AirAsia come out with in order to convince more passengers to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Perhaps, one raffle entry for a free round trip for every fully vaccinated passenger who presents his or her card?
All these efforts done of AirAsia Philippines have contributed to those reasons why taking domestic flights within the Philippines is now safer than ever. We just have one challenge for AirAsia Philippines – to be the first airline in the Philippines to fly a fully-vaccinated full flight, from all the crew and the passengers!
When that happens, you guys will definitely mark a milestone in Philippine aviation history.
So, sir Ricky Isla, are you in for it? Well honestly, we are confident you guys can!
“In AirAsia we take to heart our core values. We’ve always put people first, and place the health and safety of our dear guests and Allstar employees as a top priority. We are optimistic that by August, those who directly interact with our guests such as Pilots, Cabin Crew, Ground Staff and Ramp Agents will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Our target is to have all Filipino Allstars inoculated by Q4 of 2021 as we prepare for the strong rebound of air travel in the Philippines.”
“The big step towards achieving a fully vaccinated airline company is through the help and support of the National Government and Local Government Units which have prioritized those under A4 or essential workers.”
Steve Dailisan, AirAsia Philippines Spokesperson
