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| A surrendered vape handed over to the Airport Police Department after the violator was caught vaping onboard. |
Since recent incidences where passengers were found breaking the regulation, AirAsia Philippines has strongly reminded all of its guests that smoking and vaping are completely prohibited on all of its flights.
Despite the airline's proactive efforts to issue a number of placarded advisories and public announcements, the airline's Security Department documented 10 instances between January and August 2025 where passengers were caught vaping in flight, either in their seats or in restrooms that set off smoke detectors.
As stated in AirAsia Philippines' official airline policy, such actions are absolutely prohibited and in violation of Republic Acts No. 9211 (Tobacco Regulation Act) and No. 11900 (Vape Regulation Act), which both prohibit vaping in public transportation, including airplanes.
In addition to possible charges under the Civil Aviation Authority Act (RA 9497) if safety is compromised, guests who are caught vaping face administrative sanctions from the airline, which could include a lifetime ban from all AirAsia Philippines flights, and immediate referral to airport police upon arrival at the destination, along with blotter entry and a fine of up to ₱5,000, depending on the offense.
“At AirAsia, every flight is anchored on safety, ensuring our guests will get to their destination safely and conveniently. Triggering a smoke detector can cause panic, unnecessary inconvenience and disrupt operations. Also, malfunctioning vaping devices may pose risk inside the cabin. While our team is highly trained in dealing with various situations on ground and in flight, we count on our guests’ cooperation and commitment in making sure safety is never compromised.” ~First Officer Steve F. Dailisan, AirAsia Philippines Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs
From the boarding gate to the aircraft cabin, AirAsia has a clear and uniform no-smoking policy in place to stop such events. During the trip, boarding tickets, pre-flight announcements, and LED signage all prominently convey clear reminders.
Toilets are furnished with smoke detectors that cannot be tampered with, and cabin staff keep a close eye on passenger behavior to ensure prompt action when needed.
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 tonnes of CO2 emissions from its narrowbody 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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