Philippine Airlines (PAL) yesterday launched its first Cebu to Borongan, Eastern Samar flight.
The inaugural PR 2651 service departed from Mactan-Cebu at 11:05 a.m. yesterday, operated with 73 passengers on board a De Havilland Dash 8 Series 400 Next Generation aircraft (RP-C5907). The flight landed at Borongan Airport at 11:55 a.m.
The pioneer PAL flights are expected to boost business and tourist travel to the popular surfing spot that is winning the attention of adventurous travelers.
“We are delighted to link Borongan City with Cebu for the first time, opening direct access for more travelers to discover the beauty and special attractions that Eastern Samar has to offer,” said Bud Britanico, PAL vice president for sales.
Starting December 19, PAL’s twice weekly Cebu-Borongan-Cebu flights have the following schedules: PR 2651 Cebu-Borongan every Monday and Friday, departing Mactan-Cebu at 11:05 a.m. and arriving Borongan at 12 p.m.; PR 2652 Borongan-Cebu every Monday and Friday, departing Borongan at 12:30 p.m. and arriving in Cebu at 1:30 p.m.
PAL also offers a one-stop connection to Borongan from Manila, as PAL flights from Manila to Cebu enable travelers to hop on to the new Cebu-Borongan service for their onward journey. – Myla Iglesias
