Cebu Pacific aims to boost demand for Manila – Hong Kong travel
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Cebu Pacific (CEB) said on Sunday it will now fly four times daily to Hong Kong, but hopes to boost demand by offering airfare discounts.
“After Hong Kong eased requirements for inbound travelers in December, the airline operated Manila-Hong Kong flights 32 times weekly until January due to the anticipated high traffic over the resumption of the destination amid the holiday season,” Cebu Pacific Director for Corporate Communications Carmina Reyes-Romero said.
Cebu Pacific will fly 28 times weekly for February. The budget carrier hopes Filipinos will “take advantage of the easier travel protocols in Hong Kong,” Cebu Pacific said in an e-mailed statement.
The airline targets to restore 100% of its pre-pandemic network and capacity in March this year.
The budget carrier currently flies to 34 domestic destinations and is set to restore all its 25 international destinations in the first quarter.
“Even better, every Juan can fly to Hong Kong for as low as P499 one-way base fare, made possible by a CEB special seat sale which runs from Jan. 27 to 31, 2023,” the airline said.
The travel period is from June 1 to Aug. 31 this year.
“Upon check-in, travelers must present a negative result from an antigen test taken within 24 hours or a negative 48-hour RT-PCR result, and a proof of vaccination of primary doses for non-Hong Kong residents aged 12 or above,” Cebu Pacific said.
It noted that the test results may also be submitted online through Hong Kong’s health and quarantine information declaration website (https://www.chp.gov.hk/hdf/). Travelers are reminded to keep photos of their test results for 90 days.
Arriving travelers are also encouraged to take a self-arranged antigen test daily until the fifth day from their arrival.
Cebu Pacific said that the results of the antigen tests may be reported through the Hong Kong government’s electronic monitoring and surveillance system
Questions & Answers
Q.What specifically are the current travel requirements for non-Hong Kong residents entering Hong Kong?
What specifically are the current travel requirements for non-Hong Kong residents entering Hong Kong?
Non-Hong Kong residents aged 12 or above must show proof of primary vaccination. They also need a negative antigen test taken within 24 hours, or a negative RT-PCR result from within 48 hours, upon check-in.
Q.When does Cebu Pacific expect to fully restore its international network and capacity compared to pre-pandemic levels?
When does Cebu Pacific expect to fully restore its international network and capacity compared to pre-pandemic levels?
Cebu Pacific aims to restore 100% of its pre-pandemic network and capacity in March this year. It plans to restore all 25 international destinations in the first quarter.
Q.How frequently will Cebu Pacific fly the Manila-Hong Kong route in February?
How frequently will Cebu Pacific fly the Manila-Hong Kong route in February?
Cebu Pacific will operate the Manila-Hong Kong route 28 times weekly for February. This is a reduction from the 32 times weekly flights offered until January.
Q.Which dates are covered by the special seat sale mentioned for flights to Hong Kong?
Which dates are covered by the special seat sale mentioned for flights to Hong Kong?
The special seat sale ran from January 27 to 31, 2023. The discounted travel period for these fares is from June 1 to August 31 this year.
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