Airline Fined for Unpaid Fees, Faces License Suspension

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a final demand letter to AirAsia Philippines for PHP 833.7 million ($14.5 million) in unpaid fees, citing unpaid air navigation, landing, and parking fees, as well as unremitted domestic passenger service charges. The airline has 5 days to settle or face license suspensions and restricted airport access. The regulator emphasized the importance of properly accounting for and remitting trust funds. AirAsia Philippines operates 15 Airbus A320 aircraft serving domestic and international routes, including new routes to Vietnam. The airline is also navigating soaring jet fuel costs linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.