CEBU Pacific (CEB) yesterday resumed operations of the Laoag to Manila route to further grow its domestic network.
“We are excited to fly again to Laoag as we continue to grow our domestic network and provide accessible and affordable air travel to every Juan. The relaunch of this route will also strengthen Laoag’s position as a leading tourism and cultural hub in north Luzon,” said Xander Lao, CEB president and chief commercial officer.
Starting May 22, CEB flies daily between Laoag and Manila, making it the 35th destination in the airline’s domestic network.
Travelers from Ilocos Region can also conveniently connect to 23 destinations across the airline’s international network from Manila, such as Bangkok, Dubai, Hong Kong, Melbourne, Narita, Singapore, Sydney and Taipei.
The provincial government of Ilocos Norte lauded CEB’s initiatives to boost the province’s tourism industry and encourage more people to travel to Laoag and the rest of the Ilocos Region.
“We are thrilled to welcome back Cebu Pacific to our province, as this signals a renewed hope for our tourism industry. We hope that more airlines will follow suit, as we continue to work together to revitalize our economy and bring back the vibrancy of Ilocos Norte’s tourism sector,” said Ilocos Norte Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc.
As of end-March this year, CEB’s passenger volume in its domestic operations increased by 93 percent to 3.66 million passengers from 1.99 million in the same period last year.
CEB said it is firmly in place for a full recovery and is set to exceed its pre-pandemic network and capacity, aided by its seat sales, widest domestic network and reinstatement of its international destinations. – Myla Iglesias
