XplorAsia Airways

XplorAsia Airways is the canonical subject associated with SEAir International, a Philippine all-cargo airline headquartered in Clark, Pampanga. Its principal operating base is Clark International Airport, and it is described as one of the two all-cargo airlines operating in the Philippines. The airline’s history traces back to SEAir Inc., which was established in 1995 and began operations during the same year. Although commercial activity began earlier, the company’s congressional franchise was formally granted on May 13, 2009, through Republic Act No. 9517. The company’s later development was shaped by changes in the Philippine aviation market. The original SEAir business was rebranded as Tigerair Philippines in 2013. Following the acquisition of Tigerair Philippines by Cebu Pacific in 2014, SEAIR International operated as a separate airline formed to serve routes and airports that were not suitable for jet aircraft. Its role included access to destinations such as Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Aklan and Puerto Princesa Airport in Palawan, as well as charter operations to Incheon International Airport in South Korea. The airline’s business model is centered on cargo transportation rather than a broad scheduled passenger network. This specialization allows it to use aircraft and operating patterns suited to freight service and to connect locations where larger jet aircraft may face airport or route limitations. The Clark base is strategically relevant because Clark International Airport is a major aviation facility in Luzon and provides access to the wider Central Luzon region. Available reference material identifies the airline as active and reports a current fleet as of 2025, but does not provide a complete fleet list, aircraft counts, cargo volumes, financial information, executive roster, or detailed route schedule. Accordingly, the brand is best characterized as a specialized Philippine cargo airline whose identity and corporate history developed out of the SEAir business, rather than as a large international passenger carrier. Its documented international activity includes charter service involving Incheon, while its core operational context remains Philippine domestic and regional air cargo transportation.

The airline’s documented origins lie in SEAir Inc., established in the Philippines in 1995 and commencing operations in that same year. The company subsequently operated within the Philippine aviation sector for many years before receiving a congressional franchise on May 13, 2009, under Republic Act No. 9517. The franchise provided a formal statutory foundation for its aviation activities, although the business had already begun operating before the grant. A major corporate and brand transition occurred in 2013, when SEAir was rebranded as Tigerair Philippines. This change connected the business with the Tigerair brand and reflected a shift in the company’s market presentation. In 2014, Cebu Pacific acquired Tigerair Philippines. Following that transaction, SEAIR International was formed in 2012 to serve a distinct operational purpose, according to the available reference account: reaching airports that could not be served by jet aircraft operating to some of the former destinations associated with the business. The resulting SEAIR International operation focused on airports including Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Aklan and Puerto Princesa Airport in Palawan. These locations required an operating model capable of handling airport and route conditions not always compatible with larger jet aircraft. The airline also conducted chartered flights to Incheon International Airport in South Korea, giving it an international dimension alongside its Philippine operations. The airline is headquartered in Clark, Pampanga, with Clark International Airport serving as its main base. Its documented identity is that of an all-cargo carrier, and it is identified as one of two all-cargo airlines operating in the Philippines. This specialization distinguishes it from the passenger-oriented airline brands involved in its earlier rebranding and acquisition history. Reference material indicates that the airline had a current fleet as of 2025, but the available extract does not specify the aircraft types, quantities, acquisition dates, or fleet changes. It also does not provide reliable information about ownership, leadership, revenue, cargo volume, or detailed current routes. The documented historical arc therefore runs from the establishment of SEAir Inc. in 1995, through its 2009 congressional franchise and 2013 Tigerair Philippines rebranding, to the post-acquisition development of SEAIR International as a specialized cargo operator based at Clark.

• 2025

  Current fleet documented

  [1]XplorAsia Airwaysen.wikipedia.org

  Reference material identifies a current fleet for SEAir International as of 2025, although the available extract does not include the fleet composition.

• 2014

  Tigerair Philippines acquired by Cebu Pacific

  [1]XplorAsia Airwaysen.wikipedia.org

  Cebu Pacific acquired Tigerair Philippines, after which the SEAIR International operation continued as a distinct cargo-focused entity.

• 2013

  SEAir rebranded as Tigerair Philippines

  [1]XplorAsia Airwaysen.wikipedia.org

  The original SEAir business underwent a rebranding as Tigerair Philippines.

• 2012

  SEAIR International formed

  [1]XplorAsia Airwaysen.wikipedia.org

  SEAIR International was formed to serve airports and routes not readily accessible to jet aircraft, including destinations associated with the earlier SEAir operation.

• 2009

  Congressional franchise granted

  [1]XplorAsia Airwaysen.wikipedia.org

  The company received a congressional franchise on May 13, 2009, through Republic Act No. 9517.

• 1995

  SEAir Inc. established and begins operations

  [1]XplorAsia Airwaysen.wikipedia.org

  SEAir Inc. was established in the Philippines and started operating during the same year.

A specialized Philippine all-cargo airline focused on flexible freight connectivity from Clark and access to airports or routes less suited to jet operations.

• Air cargo · 1995

  All-cargo air transportation

  The airline’s core offering is the transportation of freight by air. Its documented identity is that of an all-cargo carrier rather than a conventional scheduled passenger airline. Operations are based at Clark International Airport and are oriented toward Philippine cargo connectivity and specialized regional service.

• Cargo network service · 2012

  Airport access and regional cargo connectivity

  SEAIR International was formed to serve airports that could not be reached by jet aircraft operating to certain former destinations. The documented examples include Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Aklan and Puerto Princesa Airport in Palawan, indicating an emphasis on flexible access to Philippine airports with different aircraft or infrastructure requirements.

• Charter air service

  International charter flights

  The airline has also been associated with chartered flights to Incheon International Airport in South Korea. The available source does not specify the customers, schedules, aircraft, or cargo categories involved in these charters.

• 2014

  Cebu Pacific acquisition of Tigerair PhilippinesM&A

  Background

  Tigerair Philippines followed the earlier SEAir rebranding and became part of a transaction involving one of the Philippines’ major airline groups.

  Action taken

  Cebu Pacific acquired Tigerair Philippines.

  Aftermath

  The SEAIR International operation is documented as continuing to serve airports and routes requiring a non-jet or specialized operating model.

  Source

• 2013

  Rebranding as Tigerair PhilippinesStrategy

  Background

  The original SEAir business changed its market identity during a period of restructuring in the Philippine airline sector.

  Action taken

  SEAir was rebranded as Tigerair Philippines.

  Aftermath

  Tigerair Philippines was later acquired by Cebu Pacific in 2014, while SEAIR International developed as a separate cargo-focused operation.

  Source

1. 1XplorAsia Airwaysen.wikipedia.org
2. 2SEAir International official websiteflyseair.com