fil-asian airways, formerly mid-sea express, was a cebu-based airline with aoc issued by caap. it was formed in 2011 and ceased operating in 2014. mid-sea express started as air charter operator and non-scheduled air taxi headquartered at mactan-cebu international airport in lapu-lapu city in central visayas, in the philippines. as fil-asian airways, its slogan was "the asian experience". the airline was operated from major airports such as mactan-cebu international airport in cebu, francisco bangoy international airport in davao city and zamboanga international airport.