AirAsia MOVE, a digital venture by Capital A Berhad, has partnered with ASEAN Officials to promote economic growth and business opportunities through tourism. The company has launched the ASEAN Explorer Pass to enhance interconnection between ASEAN countries. The Pass also offers zero-base fares for flights from Manila to Bangkok, Kota Kinabalu, and Kuala Lumpur. The partnership aims to strengthen AirAsia MOVE’s position as an online travel agent in the ASEAN region.

The ASEAN Explorer Pass is a strategic initiative by AirAsia to simplify travel and encourage ASEAN citizens to explore more destinations, learn about their rich culture, and try new experiences. Launched by Dato Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, Tan Sri Nazir Razak, Chairman of ASEAN-BAC Malaysia, and Fernandes and Omer, the pass aims to boost tourism, foster cultural exchanges, and contribute to economic growth.

With the Asean Explorer Pass, subscribers will enjoy ZERO-base fares on international Asean flights provided by the AirAsia airline group, but also unlimited use of an exclusive promo code to provide up to 50% discounts on all hotel bookings throughout its inventory of over 900,000 hotels, as well as a AirAsia ride perks.

From today until 30 April, the ASEAN Explorer Pass is on a special promo price of PHP13,488 and can be purchased on the AirAsia MOVE app. After 30 April, the pass will return to its original price of PHP 14,888

Tony Fernandes, CEO Capital A and Executive Chairman of MOVE Digital commented, “For over two decades, Capital A’s aviation business, AirAsia, spearheaded connectivity in ASEAN by enabling people from all walks of life, especially from secondary and tertiary cities across the region to have access to affordable flights. To extend that further, AirAsia MOVE as an OTA has the capabilities to champion the cause of connecting ASEAN by facilitating a seamless travel experience and empowering travelers with options that cater to their needs right at their fingertips. 

Today, we are proud to introduce the all-new ASEAN Explorer Pass, AirAsia MOVE’s signature product, which is truly designed to enable exploration of ASEAN destinations, especially hidden gems in all corners of ASEAN, beyond the popular destinations such as Bali, Bangkok, Phuket and the main Tier-1 cities. There will always be a seat somewhere in ASEAN for you, so go and explore with the ASEAN Explorer Pass. 

Data from previous travel passes sold by AirAsia MOVE in December 2022 clearly indicate that demand for travel within the ASEAN region is high, with over 80,000 international flights redeemed and flown in a year. As ASEAN continues to rise as a major hub for international trade & investment, enabling intra-ASEAN connectivity and accessibility to key travel necessities such as flights, hotels and rides are crucial. Capital A, through AirAsia MOVE, is proud to enable more to explore the diverse landscapes of ASEAN, and help people go all the way.” 

Tan Sri Nazir Razak, Chairman ASEAN-BAC Malaysia added, “On behalf of ASEAN-BAC, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to AirAsia and AirAsia MOVE for this remarkable achievement. The launch of this pass is a testament to our collective vision of a borderless ASEAN, where barriers give way to bridges, flights, and the celebration of diversity as our greatest strength. ASEAN has greeted 100 million international tourists in 2023, which is 70% of pre-pandemic levels, and we are confident such efforts by AirAsia MOVE will move the needle in further stimulating travel, and spurring the economy of ASEAN.” 

Those who purchased the “Asean Pass’ in March 2024 will have their redemption validity extended until 6 May 2025, and be able to travel until 20 May 2025. Existing Asean Pass holders will see these changes take effect from 7 May 2024 onwards. Asean Pass holders who would like to redeem domestic destinations in countries other than their own (based on nationality on passport), will have SST charges applied when they convert to ‘ASEAN Explorer Pass’. Read the FAQ page to find out more.

AirAsia MOVE’s ecosystem includes OTA services such as flight bookings from over 700 airlines, including the World’s Best Low-Cost Carrier AirAsia and 900,000 hotels world-wide plus ride-hailing, dining experiences, insurance and more, underpinned by a robust loyalty program, MOVE Rewards. AirAsia MOVE won ‘Asia’s Leading Online Travel Agency 2023’ by World Travel Awards  in its first nomination in the OTA category. 

Complementing AirAsia MOVE is BigPay, Capital A Berhad’s digital payment platform, which has streamlined financial transactions for travelers. With features such as real-time currency exchange and low-cost remittance services, BigPay has simplified the process of managing finances while traveling, eliminating the hassle of carrying physical currency or dealing with exorbitant transaction fees.

Download the AirAsia MOVE app via the Apple App Store, Google Play Store and Huawei App Gallery.