LOCAL airlines said they are still assessing demand before returning to full passenger capacity after the government lowered the lockdown in the capital region and 38 other areas to Alert Level 1.
“During this pandemic, we would operate at full capacity if flight booking is 100%,” Philippine Airlines Spokesperson Cielo C. Villaluna told“Passenger capacity per flight is dependent on demand,” she added.“We cannot say for sure yet, but we will continue to monitor as we do all possible to prepare for the expected increase in demand for air travel,” the airline said in a statement toMeanwhile, Philippines AirAsia said the airline follows the rule of the airport of destination.
Under the guidelines released by an interagency task force, public transportation in areas under Alert Level 1 will be at full seating capacity. Air, sea and rail public transport in and out of areas under the first alert level will operate at full capacity.“The highest standards of safety continue to be observed on each and every flight. Our cabin crew frontliners continue to wear full PPE throughout the journey,” it said in a statement on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, low-cost carrier Philippines AirAsia said it is gearing up for a “stronger travel demand” this summer.
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