Cebu Pacific flight soars from Masbate to Manila for 1st time
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The first and inaugural commercial flight of the Cebu Pacific connecting Masbate province to Manila flew on Tuesday morning, the Department of Tourism Bicol regional Director Maria Nini Ong-Ravanilla said.
Seventy-six (76) passenger flights between Masbate and Manila have been flying daily since Feb. 15 (Wednesday), said Alexander Lao, CEO/President of the Cebgo,
“This is the first time Cebu Pacific is flying Manila to Masbate (and vice versa). With this commercial flight, it will boost tourism, investment and business generation,” Ravanilla said on Wednesday.
Two commercial airlines are now flying in Masbate. The other is Philippine Airlines.
She said the additional flights would surely increase the tourist arrivals for Masbate. In 2015, Masbate hit the target of 262,850 tourist arrivals with a marked increase of six percent over previous records.
“The data show that 300,000 are achievable with this development. Masbate is confident to hit its target of 350,000 tourist arrivals,” Ravanilla added.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the frequency of the new Cebu Pacific flights between Masbate and Manila?
What is the frequency of the new Cebu Pacific flights between Masbate and Manila?
Seventy-six passenger flights have been operating daily between Masbate and Manila since Wednesday, 15th February. This marks the first time Cebu Pacific is flying this route commercially.
Q.Which airlines now offer commercial flights to Masbate?
Which airlines now offer commercial flights to Masbate?
With the introduction of Cebu Pacific's new service, there are now two commercial airlines flying into Masbate. The other airline serving the province is Philippine Airlines.
Q.What are Masbate's updated targets for tourist arrivals following this new flight service?
What are Masbate's updated targets for tourist arrivals following this new flight service?
Masbate is now confident of hitting a target of 350,000 tourist arrivals. The Department of Tourism Bicol believes that 300,000 arrivals are achievable with this new development.
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