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Filipino Times
5 days ago
- Filipino Times
AirAsia flight diverts to Gimpo instead of Incheon, passengers left confused
An AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur to Incheon Airport landed at Gimpo International Airport on Wednesday evening, leaving passengers startled and confused. Flight D7 506, scheduled to arrive at Incheon at 7:50 p.m., instead touched down at Gimpo at 8:08 p.m. after circling in the air, according to South Korean media reports. AirAsia Head of Communications Steve Dailisan said the aircraft was diverted due to weather, not a navigational error. However, passengers said the cabin crew initially announced they had arrived at Incheon, prompting travelers to stand and collect their luggage before realizing they were at a different airport. One passenger told The Korea Herald that even crew members appeared unaware of the diversion until informed by travelers. The Korea Airports Corporation said the diversion was caused by turbulence over Incheon. The plane refueled at Gimpo before departing at 10:17 p.m. and arriving at Incheon at 10:59 p.m. Passengers complained about a lack of clear communication, noting that no water was offered and limited food remained on board during the two-hour delay. The captain and crew later apologized over the PA system, but some passengers criticized the airline's handling of the situation, saying the confusion and lack of assistance added to their frustration. A few said they would have preferred to disembark at Gimpo rather than continue to Incheon.
GMA Network
03-06-2025
- Business
- GMA Network
AirAsia Philippines launches ‘end-of-summer' seat sale
Budget carrier AirAsia Philippines on Tuesday announced its end-of-summer seat sale, offering one-way base fare domestic flights for as low as P208. In a news release, AirAsia said its 'Fiesta promo' seat sale can be booked from June 2 to 15, 2025, for travel between June 2 and November 30, 2025. Featured destinations include Bacolod, Kalibo, Iloilo, Tacloban, Puerto Princesa, Caticlan, and Cagayan de Oro, along with other top local stops. AirAsia said it has been proactively supporting local festivities through the AirAsia Fiesta Series, offering promo fares to encourage travel and cultural immersion. This month, the airline is putting the spotlight on Tacloban City, in time for its local festivities, with base fares for as low as P538. 'Part of AirAsia DNA is all about giving great opportunities to travel. After Kalibo and Caticlan (Boracay), this month we're putting the spotlight on Tacloban with special sale fares, one of our key destinations, not only because of its local festivities but also because it holds a special place in the hearts of many balikbayans and Filipinos to reconnect with home in Eastern Visayas,' said AirAsia Philippines head of communications and corporate affairs Steve Dailisan. In the first half of 2025, AirAsia said it had launched 11 double-digit promos, including a PISO sale that 'supported travel for domestic and international routes, ensuring the destination's inclusion in key seat sales and special offers.' —VBL, GMA Integrated News
