Cebu Pacific plans Legazpi night flights
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Cebu Pacific said the upgrade of the Legazpi International Airport as a night-capable facility has allowed the budget carrier to operate flights even in the evening.
In a statement, Cebu Pacific said it is the first carrier to operate night flights out of the Legazpi International Airport after being upgraded by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) with necessary facilities and declared ready to accommodate evening flights.
The upgrade allows airlines to offer more flights for passengers to choose from.
At present, Cebu Pacific operates six daily flights to and from Legazpi via Manila and Cebu.
Evening flights operated by Cebu Pacific’s wholly-owned subsidiary Cebgo, depart Manila at 6:15 p.m. and 7:20 p.m, and arrive in Legazpi at 7:40 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., respectively.
The return flights meanwhile, leave Legazpi at 8:20 p.m. and 9:35 p.m., and land in Manila at 9:40 p.m. and 10:55 p.m., respectively.
Legazpi International Airport is the main airport of the Bicol region, serving provinces such as Albay and Sorsogon.
As early as 2012, Cebu Pacific has been calling for the upgrade of airports to have night capability to allow airlines to offer flights in the evening and in effect, help ease congestion at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) runway during the peak
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific airline is operating the new evening flights to Legazpi?
Which specific airline is operating the new evening flights to Legazpi?
The evening flights are operated by Cebgo, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cebu Pacific. This allows Cebu Pacific to provide additional capacity for passengers travelling to and from Legazpi.
Q.How many daily flights does Cebu Pacific currently operate to Legazpi from Manila and Cebu?
How many daily flights does Cebu Pacific currently operate to Legazpi from Manila and Cebu?
Cebu Pacific currently operates six daily flights to Legazpi. These flights connect Legazpi with both Manila and Cebu, providing options for travellers before the introduction of night flights.
Q.When did Cebu Pacific first advocate for airports to have night flight capabilities?
When did Cebu Pacific first advocate for airports to have night flight capabilities?
Cebu Pacific began calling for airport upgrades to include night capabilities as early as 2012. This initiative aimed to allow airlines to offer evening flights and help reduce congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Q.What are the arrival and departure times for the new evening flights between Manila and Legazpi?
What are the arrival and departure times for the new evening flights between Manila and Legazpi?
Flights from Manila arrive in Legazpi at 7:40 p.m. And 8:45 p.m. Return flights depart Legazpi at 8:20 p.m. And 9:35 p.m., landing in Manila at 9:40 p.m. And 10:55 p.m. Respectively.
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