From Ground to Sky: AirAsia Philippines honors women in action

On a powerful display of women leadership in aviation, AirAsia Philippines operated an all-women flight from Manila to Caticlan (Flight Z2 227) on Monday, featuring a complete team of female pilots, cabin crew, engineering, ground staff, and ramp agents.

From check-in to takeoff, women led every aspect of the flight experience with Captain Jasmin Timola, who has been flying with AirAsia Philippines for almost a decade, commanded the aircraft alongside an all-female cabin crew, while ground operations spanning check-in counters, security, engineering, and ramp services were also facilitated by AirAsia’s empowered female workforce.

In the Philippines, the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline prides itself with over 700 female Allstars, representing a significant 39% of its total workforce, championing gender diversity. This direction aligns with the broader AirAsia Aviation Group, which surpasses global industry average with 7% female pilots and 8.9% female engineers. The airline is also pushing for greater representation in technology through its #WomenInTech initiative, targeting 30% female participation.

“Gone are the days when the aviation industry was considered a “man’s world”. I humbly take pride in being part of the strong women in AirAsia. Each year, the number of women in our workforce continues to grow—a progressive commitment to an inclusive workplace. We are consistently winning for our guests because there are equal opportunities for all,” said AirAsia Philippines Chief Finance Officer Zoe Lee.

As part of its International Women’s Month celebration, AirAsia Philippines will host “Brews & Breakthroughs: Celebrating IWD Over Coffee,” a special PAA-Talk session featuring Antoinette Santos, Program Analyst at UN Women Philippines, as the keynote speaker, highlighting the role of the private sector in advancing gender equality in line with UN Women’s International Women’s Day 2025 theme.