CLARK FREEPORT -- AirAsia has advised its passengers that all necessary travel documents must be secured before proceeding to the airport for their respective flights.
The airline has gradually resumed commercial domestic flights following the Philippine government's directive of easing community quarantine restrictions in several parts of the country.
Flights from Manila and Clark to Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Puerto Princesa, and Davao City are now open for booking on the AirAsia app and airasia.com.
AirAsia expressed hopes that it can facilitate a smooth journey for guests on essential travel by checking for complete documentation prior to boarding.
Locally stranded individuals are required to present a travel authority issued by the Joint Task Force Covid Shield of the Philippine National Police (PNP).
The said pass is needed to travel across provinces or regions across the country under General Community Quarantine.
To secure this, a passenger must have a medical certificate from the municipal or city health office and a barangay certification proving that he or she has no Covid-19 symptoms for the past 14 days before the day of travel.
For medical frontliners or persons in industries allowed to operate under general community quarantine, a company identification or any documentation from the company justifying the reason to travel is required.
The local government of traveler's destination may also require the above-mentioned Travel Authority.
Returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), including all other arriving international guests, will be required to undergo quarantine and testing procedures upon arrival in the Philippines.
Test results and a certification by the Bureau of Quarantine will be issued after.
A travel authority or pass is required to people travelling to local destinations. Supporting documents to be shown for the said pass include any proof of residence.
Travel documents to comply with the entry and exit restrictions by the Bureau of Immigration, including a valid passport and/or visa, still apply.
Only OFWs, Filipino citizens and their spouses and dependents, permanent residents, and foreign diplomats will be allowed to enter the Philippines.
All foreigners can leave the country any time. However, Filipino citizens will not be allowed to leave unless they are OFWs, permanent residents or holders of a student visa in their country of destination.
Local governments may also have additional requirements. Guests travelling on domestic routes are advised to check local travel guidelines.
AirAsia has notified guests via e-mail of these documentary requirements.
