The airline is promoting regional favorites through its Santan onboard food service, catering to travelers seeking Muslim-friendly meals while flying across Southeast Asia.
Passengers can pre-order Malaysian dishes such as Nasi Lemak and Uncle Chin's Chicken Rice, alongside Filipino Beef Tapa and Thailand's Thai Basil Chicken.
The initiative builds on AirAsia Philippines' recognition by the Department of Tourism in 2025 as the country's first Muslim-friendly airline for offering halal-certified meals across its domestic and international flights.
Beyond food, AirAsia connects Filipino travelers to key Southeast Asian markets through direct flights to Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Its Fly-Thru service also provides connections to Cambodia, Indonesia, Singapore and Brunei through regional hubs including Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Bangkok.
AirAsia operates airlines in five ASEAN countries—Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Cambodia—giving it an extensive regional network.
—Edited by Miguel R. Camus
