AirAsia opens Cebu-Shenzhen route on May 9
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Budget carrier Philippines AirAsia is enhancing its route with the introduction of a new one from Cebu to Shenzhen, China.
Starting on May 9, AirAsia will fly daily directly between Cebu and Shenzhen, making that city its first Chinese destination out of the Queen City of the South.
“The addition of our first China route from the Cebu hub enables us to further strengthen our network outside Metro Manila and open up new and exciting places to visit this summer,” Philippines AirAsia CEO Dexter Comendador said last Sunday.
Shenzhen is located in the Pearl River Delta metropolitan area and is one of the major economic hubs of China.
Known as “China’s Silicon Valley,” Shenzhen is home to some of the top start-up and tech businesses in the world, including the headquarters of popular global companies such as Huawei, BYD and ZTE.
“Cebuano travelers would be delighted to experience Shenzhen’s modern metropolis and marvel at how the southern city that links Hong Kong to mainland China built the world’s largest electric bus fleet, massive malls, contemporary buildings and amusement parks,” Comendador said.
AirAsia is strengthening its operations outside Metro Manila due to capacity constraints in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
It has a fleet of 17 planes as of end-December. For 2018 it is expected to take delivery of five more jets, bringing its fleet to 22 planes by end-2018.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the reason given for AirAsia expanding its operations outside Metro Manila?
What is the reason given for AirAsia expanding its operations outside Metro Manila?
AirAsia is strengthening its operations outside Metro Manila because of capacity constraints at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. This strategy aims to expand their network beyond the capital city.
Q.How many aircraft did AirAsia have at the end of last year, and how many more are expected this year?
How many aircraft did AirAsia have at the end of last year, and how many more are expected this year?
AirAsia had a fleet of 17 planes at the end of December. The airline expects to take delivery of five more jets during 2018, bringing its total fleet to 22 by the end of the year.
Q.What is significant about Shenzhen in the context of AirAsia's Cebu operations?
What is significant about Shenzhen in the context of AirAsia's Cebu operations?
Shenzhen will be AirAsia's first Chinese destination operating directly out of Cebu, which is referred to as the Queen City of the South. This route helps to strengthen their network beyond Metro Manila.
Q.What kind of city is Shenzhen described as in the article?
What kind of city is Shenzhen described as in the article?
Shenzhen is described as a major economic hub located in the Pearl River Delta metropolitan area. It is known as 'China’s Silicon Valley' and is home to top start-up and tech businesses, including Huawei and ZTE.
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