Manila, Philippines—With cherry blossom season in full swing and Taiwan’s cool weather enticing more travelers, AirAsia Philippines is seeing a significant surge in both passenger traffic and forward bookings for the first quarter of 2025.
From January to March 2025, AirAsia Philippines has already flown 90% of the total passengers to Taiwan recorded in Q1 2024, highlighting the strong and growing demand for Taiwan tourism this year.
AirAsia Philippines offers twice-daily flights from Manila to Taipei and three weekly flights to Kaohsiung, ensuring convenient and affordable travel for Filipinos eager to experience Taiwan’s stunning cherry blossoms, which typically bloom until early April.
Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Taiwan
One of the top places to enjoy the stunning cherry blossoms is the Sanzhi Cherry Blossom Trail, a 70-kilometer stretch of industrial roads in Sanzhi lined with over 15,000 cherry trees—primarily the indigenous Taiwan cherry variety according to the Taiwan Tourism Administration website. During peak season, the mountains transform into a breathtaking sea of red, white, and pink blooms, making Sanzhi one of Taiwan’s most popular cherry blossom destinations.
“Travel bookings consistently surge as winter begins, with demand remaining strong right through January and February—Taiwan’s peak cold season. It’s that time of the year where our guests are taking full advantage of the refreshing weather, and we’re here to make their journeys seamless and affordable for this special occasion. We want our guests to come back not just with photos, but with stories that are truly priceless – and that’s something we’re incredibly proud to be part of. ” AirAsia Philippines Communications and Public Affairs Head First Officer Steve Dailisan shares.
AirAsia’s commitment to delivering exceptional value and service has earned it the prestigious title of World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 2025 by AirlineRatings.com. AirAsia has consistently ranked among the world’s best low-cost airlines by AirlineRatings.com since 2018.
“We are incredibly grateful to the team at airlineratings.com for recognizing AirAsia as the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 2025. Recognitions like this remind us that our true focus will always be on evolving and finding new ways to deliver the best for our valued stakeholders from providing low fares, exceptional route network, and commitment to safety to maintaining a seven-star safety rating” AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla shares.
Since its start in 2001 with just two aircraft, AirAsia has carried over 800 million guests and expanded its reach to over 130 destinations. In 2024, it carried 63 million passengers with an impressive 89% load factor, bolstered by a growing fleet of 205 aircraft.
