Rappler's latest stories on budget airline
Lion Air jet should have been grounded before fatal crash – Indonesia
'The plane was no longer airworthy and it should not have kept flying,' says the aviation head of Indonesia's National Transport Safety Committee
VIRAL: AirAsia tagged as 'worst' airline over baggage, PWD assistance fees
Cavite Governor Jesus Crispin Remulla slams AirAsia for being the 'lousiest airline in the world'
Japan airline forces wheelchair-bound man to crawl onto plane
A passenger paralyzed from waist down was forced to crawl up the stairs of a Vanilla Air plane using only his arms
VietJet to buy 100 Boeing aircraft for $11.3B
The Vietnamese budget airline and the US aircraft maker sign a deal in front of US President Barack Obama and Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang
Cebu Pacific, 7 other budget airlines form alliance
Customers will be able to view select and book the best available airfares on flights from any of the airlines in a single transaction
The wRap Indonesia: Jan. 7, 2015
A planned ban on super cheap airfare Indonesia s plan to increase its tourism promotion budget almost 5 times a popular singer busted for drugs again and more
Malaysia Airlines losses widen after air disasters
The flag carrier said it posted a 305 7 million ringgit 97 2 million loss in the April June quarter
Indonesian budget carrier Mandala to cease operations
The airline will cease operations from July 1 and affected customers will be offered different flights or ticket refunds
More long-haul routes: Cebu Pacific to fly to Sydney, Kuwait
The airline is offering an introductory seat sale for its Manila Kuwait flights Fares go as low as P1
Cebu Pacific passenger volume up 6% in Q1
The budget carrier is optimistic about its overall performance as it eyes flights to the US and Europe
AirAsia seeks Congress' approval to take control of Zest Air
Philippines AirAsia wants to hike its stake in Zest Air to 51
PH has highest budget airline penetration in SE Asia
With local budget carriers accounting for 67 of the local airline market the Philippines has the highest penetration rate in Southeast Asia
First look: Long-haul, budget flights of Cebu Pacific
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific unveils its Airbus A330 aircraft meant to become the first low cost long haul flight by a Philippine carrier
Zest Air to be rebranded
The budget carrier will be rebranded to reflect the partnership with AirAsia
Refund or flight transfer for Zest Air passengers
Passengers affected by regulators move to ground the operations of budget carrier Zest Air are getting a refund or being rebooked on other airlines
Rappler Animate: How can budget airlines offer low fares?
This Rappler Animate explains the different factors that make affordable fares possible and gives tips on how to avail of promo fares
Cebu Pacific signs lease deals for 2 Airbus aircraft
The Gokongwei owned carrier beefs up its fleet ahead of the start of its long haul operations
Longer ground time for Cebu Pacific starts in 2 weeks
CAAP decides to give Cebu Pacific a two week breather before it requires the budget airline to implement a 45 minute turnaround or the time between take offs and landings in local airports
Cebu Pacific passenger volume up 8% in first half
The Gokongwei owned airline registered growth despite two runway mishaps that raised concerns about its safety standards
INFOGRAPHIC: How PH budget airlines change the game
Airlines offering low fares and more destinations create ripples
Yao group gets $16-M from AirAsia-Zest Air deal
Drinks turned airline businessman Alfredo Yao receives 16 million and a 13 stake in AirAsia Philippines
AirAsia PH unit reports 76% load factor in Q1
AirAsia Berhad s Philippine unit reports a load factor of 76
Passenger growth of Cebu Pacific slows in Q1
Budget airline Cebu Pacific flew 3 53 million passengers in January to March period reflecting a 4 7 hike slower than the double digit growths in the previous years
Cheap air fares limit Jan-Feb ferry passengers
The volume of sea based travelers grew by just 3 6 to 7 89 million for the first two months of the year
CebuPac eyes Australia, Russia routes
The airline wants to fly to Sydney and Melbourne as well as Moscow
Cheap air travel stalls ferry passenger growth
The number of passengers traveling by sea reaches 49 85 million in 2012 just 0 74 higher than the 49 48 million recorded in 2011 government data show
Use aerobridges, gov't orders PH airlines
Citing safety and security of airline passengers a government agency has ordered the mandatory use of aerobridges in all airports in the country that have them
‘Airlines may overbook at their expense’
A draft administrative order allows carriers to overbook but will require them to offer amenities and services to compensate bumped off passengers
Fernandes hands over AirAsia role to new chief
The new AirAsia Malaysia CEO is Aireen Omar
AirAsia Philippines halts Macau flights amid China sea spat
Budget airline AirAsia s Philippine a unit of the Malaysian low cost carrier said Friday June 1 it had shelved planned daily flights to Macau amid a simmering maritime dispute between China and the Philippines
Airlines hit back at CAB, threaten higher fares
Local airlines say the orders of the government to suspend overbooking and their issuance of non refundable tickets will kill their low cost carrierr business model forcing them to increase airfares
PAL: Book tickets online or pay higher fees
In a move to encourage passengers to purchase tickets online or from accredited traveling agencies PAL will impose new and higher fees for tickets purchased from its offices starting April
Soon-to-launch Jetstar Hong Kong eyes Chinese flyers
The new low cost Asian carrier Jetstar Hong Kong will launch in 2013 and fly short haul routes including in China Japan South Korea and Southeast Asia
Singapore builds new, larger budget terminal
Changi Airport will demolish the current Budget Terminal to make way for a larger Terminal 4 as part of Singapore s preparations for open skies regime in 2015
Having budget airline blues? Go to DTI, says DOTC
The transportation department is tossing complaints related to budget airlines to the trade department since it says these are consumer related issues
Cebu Pacific rules in Cebu, Davao, Iloilo flights
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific Air claimed that it was the 1 choice among airline passengers in 3 top cities outside Manila
Clark airport eyes 1-M passengers in 2012
The Clark airport is forecast to take in 30 7 more passengers in 2012
Gokongweis confirm interest in 4 airports
JG Summit said it is interested in vying for 4 airport projects that the government plans to bid out as part of its flagship infrastructure program
Cebu Pacific aims for 14-M passengers in 2012
The budget carrier is aiming to increase its passenger base by 17 to 14 million in 2012 after serving 11 94 million in 2011
