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AirAsia Philippines closes in on 100% vaccination target
September 1st 2021
AirAsia Philippines said that at August 30, 213 of the LCC's 217 cabin crew, or 98%, were fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Read More » Similarly, 98% of its pilots – 106 out of 109 – had taken the jab. The figure was 92% for check-in counter and boarding gate staff, and 100% for ramp agents. AirAsia Philippines said all back office departments, including the Office of the CEO, finance, communications and public affairs, branding, sales, marketing and people and culture were 100% vaccinated. “In AirAsia, we believe having a fully vaccinated workforce will protect our people against COVID-19 as well as safeguard our guests and the communities we fly to," AirAsia Philippines CEO, Ricky Isla, said. "We are happy to achieve our target vaccination this August." The LCC said 24 staff remained unvaccinated, including employees who were pregnant or who opted not to be vaccinated because of other health and personal concerns. Isla said only vaccinated staff would be able to return to the office, with unvaccinated employees encouraged to work from home. “We fully understand the predicaments of a very small number of our staff who are not able to take the shot because of health and personal reasons," Isla said. "We will continue to monitor them and make sure they receive the vaccine when circumstances permit."
