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." ~Zoe Lee, AirAsia Philippines Chief Finance Officer
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.
About AirAsia Philippines
AirAsia is a leading low-cost carrier with licenses to operate in five Asean countries—Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Cambodia. Founded in 2001, AirAsia has stayed true to its purpose and tagline "Now Everyone Can Fly". The airline has made flying affordable and accessible to over 800 million guests, connecting people and communities across more than 130 destinations. Today, as one of the largest airlines in the region, AirAsia is expanding to become the world's first global low cost network carrier. It operates more than 200 aircraft and holds a significant orderbook for the next decade. AirAsia leads in sustainable aviation with green initiatives and a net zero target by 2050. In 2023, it avoided 130,000 tones of CO2 emissions from its narrow body regional network through 20+ efficiency measures, saving US$40 million in fuel and over US$388,000 in shadow carbon costs.
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