Manila, Philippines – AirAsia has denied reports claiming that Philippines AirAsia operations are being grounded, calling the allegations “entirely false” and part of what it described as a “coordinated smear campaign” targeting competition within the Philippine aviation sector.
In a statement issued on June 4, the airline said all Philippines AirAsia flights remain fully operational and continue to run as scheduled, subject only to standard operational considerations such as weather conditions.
The company said the circulating reports misrepresent the state of the business and risk creating unnecessary uncertainty among travellers.
Tony Fernandes, Co-founder and Advisor of AirAsia Group, said AirAsia remains committed to the Philippine market, where the airline carries nearly seven million passengers annually.
“AirAsia has long championed affordable travel and will continue to stand firmly against any development that harms consumers or restricts access to air connectivity,” Fernandes said.
He added that the group remains heavily invested in the Philippines’ aviation infrastructure, including developments at Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Mactan-Cebu International Airport, which the airline said would support network growth, improved operational efficiency, and lower operating costs.
The statement also positioned the issue within broader concerns around market competition in Philippine aviation, with AirAsia arguing that reduced competition could ultimately lead to fewer consumer choices and higher fares.
Fernandes said the group plans to deploy more aircraft into its Philippine operations as part of its wider fleet expansion strategy and ambitions to strengthen its low-cost carrier network globally.
Philippines AirAsia said it remains committed to supporting tourism, economic growth, and affordable domestic and regional air connectivity for Filipino travellers.
