AirAsia launches ‘All Women Lane’, all women crew on Int’l Women’s Day

AirAsia Philippines lauched women’s lane and all female crew flights Friday in honor of International Women’s Day.

With almost 700 female Allstars, or 37% of the total AirAsia Philippines workforce, the airline stated that women’s contributions to the airline’s day-to-day operations cannot be undervalued.

“Gone are the days when women were enclosed in gender-biased roles. Today, you’d see them sweating but never complaining despite being exposed to harsh elements, performing their functions as flight engineers, mechanics, ramp agents, and marshals. Day in and day out, the women of AirAsia always make sure that our beloved guests are all taken care of, leaving no tables unturned to ensure that everyone lives up to the brand promise of being the world’s best,” AirAsia CEO Ricky Isla shares.

Captain Jasmin Timola and First Officer Nicolette Trisha Castaneda, who chose to pursue their careers while being full-time mothers, were in charge of flights Z2-223, Z2-224, Z2-420, and Z2-421. Warm…