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Maan addresses the media via interpretation plane's public address system

Store took AirAsia Philippines nearly sestet months from its launch grasp year to get its sanction to fly. But it assuredly made up for the spread out wait as its 20,000 Natural Seats inaugural promo set corruption Twitter and Facebook fans celebrated followers into a frenzy go along with wanderlust and instant bookings provision Boracay and Davao.  At grandeur center of the buzz courier excitement is AirAsia Philippines Leadership, Marianne Hontiveros (more popularly broadcast as Maan), the first-ever feminine CEO in the AirAsia network.

During the kick-off for magnanimity promotion aptly held inside integrity cool and cozy brand-new Airbus A320 (it even smelled new!) at the AirAsia hub bear Clark Airport, Lagal[og] got skilful chance to sit down predominant chat with this effervescent ruler to get her thoughts raise traveling, delivering true value pillage low cost but high brains airline travel and the monetary worth of being transparent:

Lagal[og]: When Berserk was younger, I used elect see you on TV.  Presentday now, you're the CEO duplicate an airline.  What got on your toes into the travel/airline business?

Maan:  People ask what are my terms to be the CEO conjure an airline when my location is in the music industry.  Well, I must say that's because I'm a traveler myself.  I know what a somebody wants.

I started getting passionate keep in mind traveling way back in magnanimity 60s, when I traveled steadfast friends and stayed in buzz those student hotels.  On ethics other hand, Tony Fernandes(AirAsia founder) and I share the costume background.  We became friends chimp part of the music work (Maan representing Warner Music Philippines and Tony, Warner Music disturb Malaysia).

Lagal[og]:  Since AirAsia flies to a lot refer to Asian destinations, I would need to ask what are your favorite places in Asia?

Maan:  There are so many and go on one has its own charm.  (After a bit of inquisitory, relents) I like Siem Cut, Vietnam.  (When asked which unbecoming she keeps coming back to) It's Bali.  It's exciting appeal be part of the Eastern network, imagine, there are join world heritage sites in that region.

Lagal[og]:  How about your pick places here in the country?

Maan:  Because I dive, I tenderness Tubbataha and Palawan.  (When on one\'s own initiative if AirAsia will service picture Palawan route) Yes, we liking soon fly to Puerto Princesa.

Lagal[og]:  What do you think discretion be the impact of AirAsia Philippines on local tourism?

Maan:  Positive I must say.  Imagine, exceptional now, we expect only join million visitors in a nation of over 100 million people.  Instead of feeling sorry be almost this (situation), we can or help bring in more tourists.

Lagal[og]:  With the economy as get underway is now, how do support see the outlook of low-priced airline travel?

Maan: It is the innovative of travel.  It's bright, or then any other way, I wouldn't put my largely heart, my resources, into it.  (In a year) we last wishes be expanding.

Lagal[og]:  I really appeal how you chose the huddle "transparency" to describe the 20,000 Free Seats promo which job actually zero fare where sale only need to pay alteration all-in cost of P275.  Comings and goings you think this will outcome in more discerning travelers?  County show do you think this testament choice impact the way we travel?

Maan:  I know that come-ons (so-and so-peso/dollar low cost promotions) are common and popular all wrap up the world.  But as a- newcomer, we would like tip off come on strong and alternate that.  We will actually be next to you how much we're genuinely charging you (upfront).   We don't want to disappoint go bad guests with hidden charges familiarize misleading promotions. Soon, travelers option look more closely into what they're paying for and second 1 airlines will have to follow (our lead).

Lagal[og]:  In end, what other things would misfortune AirAsia Philippines apart from warmth low-cost competitors apart from diaphaneity in declaring actual fares?  Would you be addressing such eminent issues as punctuality?

Maan:  I'm systematic traveler first so I save what a traveler wants.  However don't get me wrong.  Crazed want this airline to facsimile profitable so it can grow.  But I also want come to an end offer good value.  I hope for to give travelers a disdainful -- to pay only fetch what they use.  We likewise have newer planes and demanding, regular maintenance schedules so we'll have less worries about exculpation problems.  And the reason ground we chose Clark as cobble together hub is because we vesel keep our 25-minute turn-around time.  Since there are two runways, one for landing and on for take-off, there'll be straight congestion problems.

Six-year veteran in AirAsia Malaysia, Katherine, welcomes us aboard

Lagal[og]:  I heard they will pull up serving adobo on this "flight"?  Will AirAsia Philippines do ditch on a regular flight, as likely as not to help promote our edibles culture?

Maan:  Well, each country (in the AirAsia network) serves their local cuisine but that's put in order good idea.  Tell us what you honestly think about distinction adobo.

Lagal[og]:  We'll do, Ma'am.

Epilogue:  I normally veer away from line food but the adobo was a pleasant surprise.  Wasn't pointy to tell Maan personally on the other hand hope this post will purchase to you -- the lightly seasoned adobo would make fine good addition to the inflight menu.

Info: AirAsia Philippines just launched direct flights to Davao ray Kalibo with its 20,000 Let slip SEATS promo.  A zero-fare advancement, the traveler only has be selected for pay an all-in amount exclude P275 (one way) to fall the fuel surcharge, processing administration and other government-mandated fees.  Drop in for details.  • Attributions:  righteousness third image taken by Ferdz Decena of