AirAsia Philippines has until June 6 to settle debt, says Caap

MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) on Wednesday said that it is giving AirAsia Philippines until June 6, 2026 to settle its unpaid financial obligations.

Caap issued the statement after a cease and desist order was reportedly issued against AirAsia Philippines over P271.9 million in airport charges and other obligations allegedly owed by the airline.

“Caap clarifies that AirAsia Philippines has been given until June 6, 2026 to settle its outstanding financial obligations. The Authority and the airline have been in discussion on this matter since last year,” it said in a statement.

The agency then recognized that any interruption to airline operations carries significant economic effects, including employment displacement, as well as interruptions to passenger and cargo services.

Despite this, Caap said the settlement of the obligations remained “the most practical and preferred course of action” both for the agency and AirAsia.

The agency added that public that airline operations across all Caap-operated airports remain normal and uninterrupted. 

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It also maintained that it remains committed to closely coordinating with airlines regarding their financial obligations to ensure full regulatory compliance and the orderly conduct of airport and aviation operations.