United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
AirAsia suspending Davao-Kuala Lumpur route
Less than a year after launching the route, AirAsia said it will halt Davao-Kuala Lumpur flights for commercial reasons.
The four times weekly service will be suspended from August 21.
The service hasn’t met expectations and Davao City tourism officer Generose Tecson this week said a dearth of halal-friendly amenities including restaurants has likely put off Malaysian travellers.
"I think we can attribute this with the cancellation of Davao-Kuala Lumpur flight. Perhaps the passengers from Malaysia searched for possible halal establishments and restaurants here in the city and did not find a lot."
Tecson said there were less than 20 Muslim-friendly establishments in the city and only one is officially halal-certified.
Tecson is still hopeful the airline may retain a weekly KL- Davao flight.
AirAsia is contacting passengers with reservations from August 21 and offering alternative options.
Customers can change travel dates free of charge or reroute their journey via Manila or Cebu.
They can also retain a credit for the cancelled flights and use at a later date within 180 days.
AirAsia Philippines recently announced it will relocate all international flight services to and from Cebu at Mactan Cebu International Airport’s new terminal 2 early next month.
Aside from KL, it also serves Singapore, Taipei, Incheon, Shenzhen and Hangzhou from Cebu.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
EU airports bring back 100ml liquid rule
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Gatwick braces for strike
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’