Travelers told to ll up eTravel card three days before ight

AIRASIA Philippines reminded arriving international passengers to fill out the required travel card three days before their flight to avoid being inconvenienced upon arrival in Manila.

The low-cost carrier said international guests should submit the Philippine One-Stop Electronic Travel Declaration or eTravel card 72 hours prior to

The eTravel platform which replaces the One Health Pass is the only travel requirement for fully vaccinated Filipino and international travelers. It is available online via etravel.gov.ph.

"During the recent months, we monitored around 20 percent of arriving international guests who are still unable to complete the eTravel requirement prior to their flight, causing long queues at the arrival area. As a mandatory requirement of the Philippine government on safety and security, we would like to highly encourage the compliance of our guests as we promote a seamless customer experience with AirAsia," AirAsia PH head of Communications and Public Affairs Steve Dailisan said.

Air Asia also advised departing international passengers to arrive early for a smooth checkin, security clearance and immigration screening.

The Department of Tourism expects more than 4.8 million tourists to visit the Philippines this year. (ManilaTimes.net)