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AirAsia launches new routes from Cebu, Davao

By Aiko TanakaPhilippines
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AirAsia said on Friday it will mount new routes from Cebu and Davao starting April as it continues to expand its network outside Metro Manila.

New flights will be launched from Cebu to Davao, Palawan, and Boracay/Caticlan and from Davao to Clark, Cebu, Palawan, and Boracay/Caticlan in April 22, 2017, the airline said.

The Cebu to Boracay and Palawan flights will operate daily while flights to Davao are scheduled twice daily, it added.

The Davao to Boracay flights will operate daily; Davao to Palawan at three times weekly; and Davao to Clark at four times weekly.

“We feel strongly about supporting the growth and development of cities outside Metro Manila by providing more options and added convenience for travelers to fly to their desired destinations without going to the main airport in Manila,” said Philippines AirAsia chief executive Capt. Dexter Comendador.

The airline said it is offering promo one-way fares for the new routes starting at P399. The travel period for the promo fares is between April 22, 2017 and August 31, 2017.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which new routes will AirAsia be launching from Cebu?

A.

From Cebu, AirAsia will launch new flights to Davao, Palawan, and Boracay/Caticlan. Flights to Boracay and Palawan will operate daily, while flights to Davao are scheduled twice daily.

Q.

When do these new AirAsia routes become available for travel?

A.

The new routes will be launched starting April 22, 2017. The promotional fares for these routes are valid for travel between April 22, 2017, and August 31, 2017.

Q.

What is the reason AirAsia is expanding its network outside Metro Manila?

A.

AirAsia aims to support the growth of cities outside Metro Manila. It wants to provide more options and convenience for travellers, allowing them to bypass the main airport in Manila.

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