Airphil Express to Operate New Flights from Clark

Airphil Express is expanding its service capabilities further with the launch of four new routes to and from Clark beginning March 29 this year. The new additional routes are from Clark to Davao, Cebu, Kalibo and Puerto Princesa, and the same brings the total number of Airphil Express’s daily scheduled trips to 32 local destinations.

The Clark to Cebu route (v.v.) will fly twice in the morning every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, while the Clark to Davao route (v.v.) will fly twice in the morning every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Clark to Kalibo route (v.v.), meanwhile, will fly four times (two in the morning, two in the afternoon) every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Finally, the Clark to Puerto Princesa route (v.v.) will fly four times every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

“With its highly improved road network and increasing flights, Clark is setting out to become a natural entry point to major tourist destinations and a major hub for business and tourism in the country,” says Alfredo Herrera, Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing.

“Aside from being a major part of the company’s growth plans this year, one other reason why we have decided to offer flights from Clark is so we may bring our services closer to the people in Pampanga and nearby areas. It goes hand in hand with our commitment to help spur growth for the country’s economy via the promotion of local tourism in the area,” he adds.

Due to the immense volume of passengers expected to be shuttling to and from the area, the budget carrier’s hub in Clark will likewise be made a separate center that’s dedicated to the city.

The newly opened routes from Clark is also expected to allow for more visitors, who often travel for the purpose of business and leisure, to take advantage of the latest express sale promo fares of Airphil Express en route to enjoying resource-rich destinations in Clark and the nearby areas.

Manila Bulletin Online