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Filipino Times
20-07-2025
- Filipino Times
Tulfo Wants Airport Staff Fired Over Jewelry Theft at NAIA
Senator Raffy Tulfo called on airlines and security agencies to fire ground handling staff allegedly involved in the theft of ₱500,000 worth of jewelry at NAIA Terminal 3. The victim, Kimberly Nakamura, lost the items before a Singapore-bound flight on June 28 but later recovered them after CCTV footage helped trace the theft. Tulfo's office said the individuals were already identified and referred to the New Naia Infra Corp, the Civil Aeronautics Board, and the airlines involved. However, since Nakamura chose not to press charges after getting her jewelry back, the Department of Transportation cannot file a criminal case without her consent. Despite this, Tulfo urged the companies to still impose sanctions, including termination, to show that such behavior will not be tolerated.
Free Malaysia Today
02-06-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Philippines orders AirAsia MOVE shutdown on excessive pricing
During the weekend, AirAsia MOVE charged US$1,380 for a one-way ticket from Manila to Tacloban City via Philippine Airlines. (Air Asia pic) MANILA : The Philippines has ordered AirAsia's digital platform to stop selling airline tickets in the country following complaints it charged illegally high fares. 'The authorities have asked the police to take down AirAsia MOVE's website as part of a cease-and-desist order by the Civil Aeronautics Board,' transportation secretary Vince Dizon said at a press conference today. The aviation agency, which sets price ceilings for airfares in the country, says the company hiked its prices following transportation troubles in Tacloban City due to the closure of a key bridge to trucks. 'We will really put the full force of the law on these unscrupulous online platforms who are taking advantage of our people,' Dizon said. 'Authorities will move to immediately file a case for 'criminal economic sabotage' against the digital platform, which is owned by Capital A Berhad,' Dizon added. Malaysia-based AirAsia MOVE, which is an affiliate of budget carrier Philippines AirAsia, didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. During the weekend, AirAsia MOVE charged ₱77,000 (US$1,380) for a one-way ticket from Manila to Tacloban City via Philippine Airlines, three times the price quoted when directly booking in the flag carrier's website, transportation ministry data show. 'Clearly, this is just absurd,' Dizon said at the briefing. 'What AirAsia MOVE is doing is criminal,' he added.
South China Morning Post
02-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Philippines slams Malaysia's AirAsia for ‘criminal' ticket prices, shuts down website
The Philippines has ordered AirAsia's digital platform to stop selling airline tickets in the country following complaints it charged illegally high fares. Advertisement The authorities have asked the police to take down AirAsia MOVE's website as part of a cease-and-desist order by the Civil Aeronautics Board, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said at a press conference on Monday. The aviation agency, which sets price ceilings for airfares in the country, says the company raised its prices following transportation troubles in Tacloban City due to the closure of a key bridge to trucks. What AirAsia MOVE is doing is criminal Philippine Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon 'We will really put the full force of the law on these unscrupulous online platforms who are taking advantage of our people,' Dizon said. Authorities will move to immediately file a case for 'criminal economic sabotage' against the digital platform, which is owned by Capital A Berhad, Dizon added. Malaysia -based AirAsia MOVE, which is an affiliate of budget carrier Philippines AirAsia, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Philippine Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon speaks to the media last month. Photo: Reuters At the weekend, AirAsia MOVE was charging 77,000 pesos (US$1,380) for a one-way ticket from Manila to Tacloban City via Philippine Airlines, three times the price quoted when directly booking in the flag carrier's website, transportation ministry data showed.
Straits Times
02-06-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Philippines orders AirAsia Move shutdown on excessive pricing
The authorities have asked the police to take down AirAsia Move's website as part of a cease-and-desist order by the Civil Aeronautics Board. PHOTO: REUTERS MANILA – The Philippines has ordered AirAsia's digital platform to stop selling airline tickets in the country following complaints it charged illegally high fares. The authorities have asked the police to take down AirAsia Move's website as part of a cease-and-desist order by the Civil Aeronautics Board, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said at a press conference on June 2. The aviation agency, which sets price ceilings for airfares in the country, says the company hiked its prices following transportation troubles in Tacloban City due to the closure of a key bridge to trucks. 'We will really put the full force of the law on these unscrupulous online platforms who are taking advantage of our people,' Mr Dizon said. Authorities will move to immediately file a case for 'criminal economic sabotage' against the digital platform, which is owned by Capital A Berhad, he added. Malaysia-based AirAsia Move, which is an affiliate of budget carrier Philippines AirAsia, didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. During the weekend, AirAsia Move charged 77,000 pesos (S$1,800) for a one-way ticket from Manila to Tacloban City via Philippine Airlines, three times the price quoted when directly booking in the flag carrier's website, transportation ministry data show. 'Clearly, this is just absurd,' Mr Dizon said at the briefing. 'What AirAsia Move is doing is criminal.' Bloomberg Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Bloomberg
02-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Philippines Orders AirAsia MOVE Shutdown on Excessive Pricing
The Philippines has ordered AirAsia's digital platform to stop selling airline tickets in the country following complaints it charged illegally high fares. The authorities have asked the police to take down AirAsia MOVE's website as part of a cease-and-desist order by the Civil Aeronautics Board, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said at a press conference on Monday.
