AirAsia Move widens PH reach with IATA nod

AirAsia Move, the online travel platform affiliated with Malaysia-based low-cost carrier AirAsia, is deepening its presence in the Philippines after securing accreditation from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a travel agent in the country.

In a statement on Wednesday, the online travel agency said the accreditation would expand its ability to sell flights from its network of more than 700 airlines serving 3,000 destinations to travelers in the Philippines, while giving partner carriers another channel to reach the local market.

AirAsia Move likewise offers access to more than one million hotels, live events, attractions and other travel products.

“Our IATA accreditation is already opening new doors for MOVE. Within the first few weeks, around 30 international airlines serving routes to and from the Philippines have granted us ticketing authority,” said Malou Japson, country head for Move Philippines.

Among the major carriers available on the AirAsia Move platform are Etihad Airways, All Nippon Airways and VietJet.

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AirAsia Move said the accreditation builds on its growing engagement with the Philippine travel industry. The company has joined the Philippine Travel Agencies Association and the Philippine Tour Operators Association and has onboarded the Department of Tourism’s “Discover More to Love” campaign.

“Our growing engagement with both local and global tourism and aviation organizations strengthens our ability to collaborate, build meaningful partnerships and contribute to conversations shaping the future of travel in the Philippines,” Japson said.