AirAsia: No flight cuts, fuel supply enough

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April 1, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines has procured enough jet fuel to complete scheduled flights, making it the lone domestic airline for now to keep operational volumes as is.

In a statement, AirAsia Philippines said it has secured adequate supply of jet fuel to deliver flight requirements, keeping its head high by making no changes to its operational schedule.

“As the airline acknowledges the ongoing demand pressure in the global fuel landscape, AirAsia Philippines continues to proactively strengthen its sourcing planning and strategies leveraging on its regional network and group resources to ensure operational stability,” the carrier said.

However, unlike competitors, AirAsia Philippines stopped short of saying until when its jet fuel supply would last. The country’s largest carriers Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines (PAL) said their jet fuel inventories would carry them until June.

AirAsia Philippines, for its part, said it is working with regulators and suppliers in mitigating the impact of rising fuel prices.

The airline owned by Malaysian tycoon Tony Fernandes is minimizing flight disruptions that inconvenience passengers.

AirAsia Philippines is the country’s third largest carrier, operating a 15-aircraft fleet in reaching domestic and international destinations, with plans for fleet and network expansion.

The carrier, named the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline by Skytrax for 16 straight years now, flies to local hotspots like Kalibo, Iloilo, Bacolod and Cebu and Asian cities like Macao, Kaohsiung, Taipei and Hong Kong.