AirAsia Philippines Now Serving Taipei with 17 Flights a Week

“The additional flights come at the perfect time as we enter Q3 and gear up for the peak travel season. This move gets us ready for the expected surge in demand during the ‘Ber’ months, when many Filipinos head to Taipei to enjoy its cooler climate from September through February. It also allows us to serve our guests better by offering more options and flexibility whether they’re flying for leisure, business, or to reconnect with family and friends.” ~Suresh Bangah, AirAsia Philippines President and CEO

Beginning in July, AirAsia Philippines increased the number of weekly flights to Taiwan's capital from 14 to 17 in response to the increasing demand for travel between Manila and Taipei.

The action was taken in response to AirAsia Philippines' impressive average load factor of 85% on its Taipei route, which highlighted the airline's high and steady visitor demand. Taipei is one of its best-performing overseas destinations.

From January to June 2025 alone, the airline flew over 70,000 visitors to Taipei which is likely to increase following the extension of visa-free entrance for Filipino travelers who are staying for 14 days to Taiwan until July 31, 2026.

AirAsia Philippines is reinforcing its commitment to accessible and dependable travel for everyone by increasing flight frequencies and fortifying its 15 + 1 fleet to meet the growing demand on both local and international routes.

About AirAsia Philippines

AirAsia is a leading low-cost carrier with licenses to operate in five Asean countries—Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia. Founded in 2001, AirAsia has stayed true to its purpose and tagline "Now Everyone Can Fly". The airline has made flying affordable and accessible to over 800 million guests, connecting people and communities across more than 130 destinations. Today, as one of the largest airlines in the region, AirAsia is expanding to become the world's first global low cost network carrier. It operates more than 200 aircraft and holds a significant orderbook for the next decade. AirAsia leads in sustainable aviation with green initiatives and a net zero target by 2050. In 2023, it avoided 130,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions from its narrowbody regional network through 20+ efficiency measures, saving US$40 million in fuel and over US$388,000 in shadow carbon costs.