AirAsia Philippines (Z2) has officially joined forces with the Department of Tourism (DOT) to inspire more Filipinos to explore the country’s diverse landscapes through the newly launched Discover More to Love campaign. To kick off this strategic partnership, the low-cost carrier has rolled out its first wave of massive seat sales, offering over half a million promotional seats with one-way base fares starting at an incredibly low price of PHP208. This joint initiative underscores a shared commitment to rejuvenating the local aviation and tourism sectors by making air travel highly accessible to the public.
The collaboration was formalized during the grand unveiling of the official Discover More to Love website, an event spearheaded by Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay at the Central Philippines Tourism Expo. As a key airline partner for this national marketing drive, AirAsia Philippines will feature a monthly series of attractive airfare promotions directly on the state-run platform. This integration ensures that looking for affordable flights is seamless, giving eager travelers immediate access to budget-friendly options throughout the entire campaign period.
During a high-level meeting between Secretary Mathay and AirAsia Philippines President and General Manager Anna Victoria Lu, the airline reaffirmed its robust support for the government’s tourism agenda. The discussions centered on driving domestic tourism growth by lowering financial barriers to air travel, thereby encouraging locals and international visitors alike to rediscover the unique cultures, vibrant traditions, and scenic spots scattered across the Philippine archipelago. This aggressive push comes at an opportunistic time as passenger demand continues to strengthen and overall operating conditions in the aviation sector show encouraging signs of steady improvement.
According to leadership at AirAsia Philippines, the airline remains completely aligned with the government’s vision to maintain affordable travel options so that more citizens can appreciate their own country. Despite the current economic headwinds, the carrier emphasizes its commitment to delivering the best possible deals, noting that this partnership is deeply rooted in the airline’s core low-cost DNA.
The first leg of this promotional blitz, dubbed the July Let’s Fly and Go campaign, is currently active and runs until 05 July 2026. Under this promo, travelers can secure one-way base fares starting at PHP208 across seven major domestic routes. Jetsetters flying out of Manila can book flights to Bacolod for PHP208, Kalibo for PHP328, Cagayan de Oro for PHP428, and Iloilo for PHP438. In addition, popular island destinations are also heavily discounted, with flights to Cebu priced at PHP538, Tacloban at PHP658, and the gateway to Boracay, Caticlan, available for just PHP768. The promotional booking window is open until 05 July 2026, for an expansive travel period stretching from 08 July 2026, all the way to 31 May 2027.
To provide passengers with added peace of mind and flexibility during their journey, AirAsia continues to implement its signature zero change fee policy through the AirAsia MOVE application. This policy allows guests to modify their flight date or time once without incurring any penalty charges, provided that the changes are completed at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure. While any applicable fare differences will still apply, this feature serves as a valuable cushion for travelers navigating changing itineraries.
Beyond just boosting leisure travel numbers, this extensive initiative forms a vital component of the tourism department’s broader business continuity and recovery blueprint. By stimulating domestic travel demand and promoting off-peak exploration, the campaign aims to provide steady bookings for local enterprises, sustain thousands of hospitality jobs, and strengthen provincial economies. The Department of Tourism has expressed great optimism about the partnership, noting that by working with stakeholders like AirAsia, they can foster a culture of year-round travel that ultimately benefits both the consumer and the local communities hosting them.