Friday 25 March 2011

AirAsia Incorporated seeks Clark hub in Philippines

AirAsia Incorporated, the Philippine-based affiliate of the AirAsia Group, has chosen Clark as its hub in the country. The airline, which announced its set up last December, will be basing its operations at Clark’s Diosdado Macapagal International Airport from the fourth quarter of 2011. “AirAsia, Inc., is excited to start contributing to the economy of Clark and the rest of the country by boosting tourism and offering job opportunities to Filipinos.” “We plan to make Clark the hub for flights to popular destinations including Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Korea and Japan,” added Ms Hontiveros. Travel will become much more easier for the tourists and overseas Filipino employees. Hontiveros, Antonio Cojuangco Jr. and Michael Romero own 60 per cent of AirAsia, Inc. in equal partnership.The remaining 40 per cent is owned by AirAsia Berhad.

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