Philippine Airlines expands operations at Clark
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Philippine Airlines is ramping up its operations at Clark International Airport, north of Manila. The national carrier is aiming to ease pressure at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport by launching new services connecting Clark with Cebu, Davao and Puerto Princesa. Clark is located approximately 80km from the Philippine capital.
Having launched flights between Clark and Boracay in late 2016, PAL will launch four weekly Clark-Cebu flights and three weekly Clark-Davao services on 30 January 2017. Then on 26 March PAL will start offering three weekly flights between Clark and Puerto Princesa, on the island of Palawan.
“We aim to cater to the flight needs of northern Metro Manila, central and northern Luzon residents. Now, they will be able to experience the convenience of easy travel from their homes to the Clark Airport. Travellers from abroad and domestic outlying stations may fly to Clark and journey on to popular travel spots in the Luzon area,” stated PAL’s president & chief operating officer, Jaime Bautista.
PAL will continue to serve Cebu, Davao and Puerto Princesa from Manila’s main airport.
Questions & Answers
Q.Why is Philippine Airlines increasing flights from Clark International Airport?
Why is Philippine Airlines increasing flights from Clark International Airport?
The national carrier is expanding its operations at Clark to reduce congestion at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport. This strategy aims to ease the burden on the main hub by diverting some services to the regional airport.
Q.Which new routes will Philippine Airlines be operating from Clark?
Which new routes will Philippine Airlines be operating from Clark?
Philippine Airlines will launch new services connecting Clark with Cebu, Davao, and Puerto Princesa. These new routes add to the existing flights between Clark and Boracay, which began in late 2016.
Q.When do these new services from Clark International Airport begin?
When do these new services from Clark International Airport begin?
Four weekly flights to Cebu and three weekly flights to Davao will commence on 30 January 2017. Three weekly services between Clark and Puerto Princesa are scheduled to start on 26 March 2017.
Q.Will Philippine Airlines stop serving Cebu, Davao and Puerto Princesa from Manila?
Will Philippine Airlines stop serving Cebu, Davao and Puerto Princesa from Manila?
No, the airline will maintain its current services to Cebu, Davao and Puerto Princesa from Manila’s main airport. The new Clark flights are an expansion, not a replacement for existing routes.
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