BEIJING, June 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) recently announced it will begin direct flights from Manila to Phuket, Thailand, starting August 16, 2013.
CEB is the first and only airline to provide direct air services from the Philippines to this popular island destination.
Using its fleet of brand-new Airbus A320 aircraft, CEB will operate a thrice weekly Manila-Phuket service every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The maiden flight will leave Manila at 8:00 pm and arrive in Phuket at 11:00pm. The return flight will depart Phuket at 12:00am the next day, and will arrive in Manila at 5:05am.
With the lowest fares between China and the Philippines, CEB offers Chinese travellers the exciting and affordable option of visiting two tropical destinations in a single trip by flying to Phuket via Manila.
CEB flies to Manila daily from Shanghai, thrice weekly from Guangzhou and Xiamen, and four times weekly from Beijing. CEB also operates more than seven daily flights from Hong Kong to Cebu, Clark, Iloilo, Kalibo (Boracay) and Manila, as well as daily flights from Macau to Manila and four weekly flights from Macau to Clark.
Located approximately 860 kilometers south of Bangkok, Phuket is Thailand’s largest island. It is widely known for its dive sites and abundant beaches, making it a popular location for Hollywood movies. The Phrom Thep Cape and Wat Chalong Temple are also popular attractions, as well as snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing and yachting.
The lowest year-round fares from Manila to Phuket start at just RMB525.
“Cebu Pacific is proud to make the island of Phuket accessible to even more travelers. We encourage everyone to take advantage of CEB’s trademark lowest fares to this world-renowned tourist attraction,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.
Phuket is CEB’s 2nd destination in Thailand, aside from Bangkok where CEB operates 12 weekly flights from Manila and twice weekly flights from both Cebu and Clark.
“Aside from Phuket, CEB also pioneered direct low-cost flights from Manila to Siem Reap, Cambodia, Hanoi, Vietnam, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Bali, Indonesia. All can be considered honeymoon destinations, as well as backpacker destinations, so we hope guests start planning their trips early and book now,” Iyog added.
CEB is also slated to launch flights from Cebu to Masbate (June 1, 2013) and from Cebu to Taipei (July 5, 2013), as well as the airline’s first long haul flights from Manila to Dubai (October 7, 2013).
For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www.cebupacificair.com or www.cebupacific.cn or visit the nearest travel agents. The latest seat sales can also be found on CEB’s official Weibo, Twitter and Facebook pages.
Those still booking flights may also sign up to be a CEB Club member through the Cebu Pacific website, for seat sale alerts, easy management of flights and travel funds, and a faster booking process.
CEB currently operates 10 Airbus A319, 25 Airbus A320 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. Its fleet of 43 aircraft is one of the most modern aircraft fleets in the world. Between 2013 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 17 more Airbus A320, 30 Airbus A321neo, and 4 Airbus A330 aircraft.
About Cebu Air Inc. (PSE: CEB)
The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB) entered the aviation industry on March 1996 and pioneered the “low fare, great value” strategy. It has since then flown 75 million passengers and counting.
CEB currently operates a fleet of 35 Airbus (10 A319 and 25 A320) and 8 ATR 72-500 aircraft, one of the most modern aircraft fleets in the world. Between 2013 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 17 more Airbus A320 and 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft orders. It is slated to begin long-haul services in the 3rd quarter of 2013, with the arrival of 4 Airbus A330 aircraft from 2013 to 2014.
Aside from its 22 international destinations, CEB also creates an extensive network across the Philippines with its 34 domestic destinations. It operates from six strategically placed hubs: Manila, Cebu, Clark, Kalibo, Iloilo and Davao.
CEB offers the lowest year-round fares for all its flights. The airline remains to be the pioneer in creative pricing strategies as it manages to offer the lowest fare in every route it operates. Popular seat sales are the PHP500 all-in fares and 50% off seat sales.
CEB, the leader in innovation and creativity in the country’s aviation industry, is the first local airline to introduce web check-in, E-ticketing, and seat selection in the Philippines. CEB also partnered with WWF-Philippines for a climate adaptation program, and various destination hotels, car rental service, travel insurance, and entertainment ticketing service to provide its passengers a more convenient travel experience.
CEB is also the preferred and dominant air cargo carrier in the Philippines, linking islands together through exchange of goods. It provides competitive, fast, flexible and straightforward air cargo service to an extensive network including individual shippers and cargo agents within the country and overseas.
Customers have also learned to anticipate a uniquely upbeat flying experience with CEB, as this is the only domestic carrier that offers fun in the skies with its “Fun Games” on board, together with its entertaining in-flight magazine - Smile.
International Destinations
Brunei, Cambodia (Siem Reap), China (Beijing), China (Guangzhou), China (Shanghai), China (Xiamen), Hong Kong, Indonesia (Bali), Indonesia (Jakarta), Japan (Osaka), Korea (Busan), Korea (Incheon), Macau, Malaysia (Kota Kinabalu), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Singapore, Taiwan (Taipei), Thailand (Bangkok), Thailand (Phuket), United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Vietnam (Hanoi) and Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh).
Domestic Destinations
Bacolod, Boracay (Caticlan), Busuanga (Coron), Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Camiguin, Cauayan (Isabela), Cebu, Clark, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Kalibo, Legaspi, Laoag, Manila, Masbate, Naga, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, Roxas, San Jose (Mindoro), Siargao, Surigao, Tacloban, Tagbilaran, Tawi-Tawi, Tuguegarao, Virac and Zamboanga.
Website: www.cebupacificair.com and www.cebupacific.cn
Group Bookings: groupbookings@cebupacificair.com
Social Networking Sites: TWITTER- @cebupacificair
FACEBOOK-Cebu Pacific Air Fan Page
YOUTUBE - www.youtube.com/user/cebupacificair
WEIBO – www.weibo.com/cebupacificair
Issued by Grebstad Hicks Communications on behalf of Cebu Pacific
