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Connecting the Philippine islands with reliable regional service.
Founded
1995
Headquarters
Pasay, Philippines
South East Asian Airlines, commonly known as SEAIR, is a Philippine regional carrier that operated scheduled and charter flights primarily to domestic leisure destinations, with a focus on serving the Visayas and Mindanao regions as well as popular resort destinations such as Boracay and Palawan.
The airline gained particular prominence for its routes to El Nido, Coron, and other remote destinations that were underserved by larger carriers, making it a key player in Philippine tourism aviation. SEAIR operated under IATA code DG and ICAO code SRQ with the callsign SEAIR.
In 2013, Tigerair acquired a stake in SEAIR, and the airline subsequently rebranded its international operations under the Tigerair Philippines brand. The domestic SEAIR brand continued to operate for a period before the operational landscape shifted further due to restructuring within the Philippine aviation market.
Hubs & network
SEAIR primarily operated from Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, with secondary operations from various provincial airports including El Nido and Busuanga.
Fleet
SEAIR operated a mixed fleet that included ATR 72 turboprops and Airbus A319/A320 narrowbody jets during its operational years.
Notable facts
- ›SEAIR was a pioneer in connecting remote Philippine island destinations such as El Nido and Coron to Manila.
- ›Tigerair acquired a controlling stake in SEAIR in 2013, leading to the Tigerair Philippines brand.
- ›The airline was a key enabler of tourism growth in Palawan province.
- ›SEAIR operated both scheduled and charter services throughout its history.
- ›The domestic SEAIR operations eventually ceased as the Philippine aviation market consolidated.
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