Cebu Pacific
launched its four times weekly flights between Manila and Guam, its first
US destination, on March 15.
Cebu Pacific
is the only low-cost carrier flying directly between the Philippines
and Guam. Lowest year-round fares between Manila and Guam start at
PHP 7,203 (all-in), which is approximately 40% lower compared
to other airlines.
“We are
proud to operate our first route in the US today, which coincides with the
month of our 20th anniversary. We share this excitement with
Filipinos in Guam, who may now come home to their families more often, and with
travelers from the Philippines, who aim to cross another destination off their
bucket list,” says Alex Reyes, CEB General Manager for Long Haul Division.
“We hope
to strengthen trade and tourism between the Philippines and Guam,
through faster, more affordable, and more accessible flights for everyJuan,”
added Reyes.
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| Cebu Pacific’s Long Haul Division General Manager Alex Reyes pose together with cabin crew during the inaugural flight launch of the airline’s Manila – Guam service on March 15, 2016. |
Cebu Pacific’s
Guam route operates every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, utilizing
the airline’s brand-new Airbus A320 fleet. The non-stop service departs Manila
at 3:45AM, arriving in Guam at 10:15AM. The return flight departs Guam at
12:30PM, arriving in Manila at 2:55PM.
Nathan
Denight, Guam Visitors Bureau General Manager, remarked on the occasion,
saying: “Cebu Pacific’s entry into Guam creates an opportunity to further
connect our island and the Philippines. It also creates new and exciting ways
to travel whether it’s for business orpleasure. Guam is the closest US
destination from Asia, and serves as the gateway to Micronesia and other
regions of the world. We look forward to partnering with Cebu Pacific in promoting
tourism and our island paradise.”
The Manila-Guam
service leads Cebu Pacific on another expansion path across the Pacific,
further boosting a network that now spans over 90 routes on 64 destinations.
Aside from Guam, the airline also operates flights to Sydney, Japan, Korea,
Dubai, and Doha, among others.
For bookings
and inquiries, guests can visit Cebu Pacific's official; website or
call (+6332) 702-0888 or
(+6332) 230-888. The latest
seat sales can be found on Cebu Pacific’s official Facebook and Twitter pages.
Guests may also download the Cebu Pacific official mobile app on the App Store
and Google Play.
Cebu
Pacific’s 57-strong fleet is comprised of 8 Airbus A319, 35 Airbus A320, 6
Airbus A330, and 8 ATR 72-500 aircraft. It is one of the most modern aircraft
fleets in the world. Between 2016 and 2021, Cebu Pacific expects delivery of
three more brand-new Airbus A320, 30 Airbus A321neo, and 16 ATR 72-600
aircraft.
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