Airasia offers 50% off on Manila-bohol flights

Air Asia said it is offering 50-percent off on all flights from Manila to Tagbilaran, Bohol, following the recent announcement of the province that it is opening its doors to tourism.

The low-cost carrier said passengers may avail of the discounted tickets when they book on airasia.com or through the airasia mobile app from November 18 until November 22 for travel between December 1 and October 30, 2021.

Airasia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla said, “We are pleased to reopen our services to and from Bohol for both essential and leisure travelers. We hope that the resumption of connectivity between both regions will further assist local businesses and enterprises in Bohol. Airasia will continue to support the national and local governments in their efforts to jumpstart the travel and tourism industries in the Philippines.”

As Airasia resumes services to Bohol, the airline is reminding all its guests for Tagbilaran of the new health requirements, as well as any additional precautionary measures which are now in place to ensure the highest standards of safety and hygiene are observed throughout the entire journey.

All leisure tourists bound for Tagbilaran are required to present the following documents: a negative RTPCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to their departure date; filled up online registration form which can be found at tourism.bohol.gov.ph, to receive personal QR code; and booking confirmation details for hotel/ resort located in the municipalities of Panglao or Dauis (with UBE seal or Certificate of Authority to Operate)

The airline said leisure tourists are limited to guests attending meetings, weddings, conventions, exhibits, and other similar celebrations with at least 6 attendees from outside Bohol.

All locally stranded individuals (LSIS) and returning overseas Filipinos (ROFS) are required to present the following documents: medical certificate issued by a licensed physician; travel clearance issued by the PNP Covid Shield; and Certificate of Acceptance from the receiving local government unit (LGU).

All Authorized Persons Outside of Residence (APOR) are required to present the following documents: company/mission order indicating work purposes; Certificate of Acceptance from the receiving LGU; medical certificate issued by a licensed physician; clearance from the Bohol Inter-agency Task Force (BIATF); and a negative RT-PCR test result taken within 48 hours prior to their departure date for APORS staying in Bohol for less than 5 days only.

“APORS staying in Bohol for more than 5 days will not be required to take an RT-PCR test prior to departure but will be tested on their 5th day of quarantine in Bohol," the airline said.

“LSIS, APORS, and ROFS are reminded to contact and coordinate with the focal person of their receiving LGU before booking a flight to ensure the availability of the necessary facilities.”