Cebu Pacific to launch 2 new routes from Cagayan de Oro

MANILA, Philippines – The country’s largest budget airline, Cebu Pacific Air, will launch two more routes coming from Cagayan de Oro City in March.

Starting March 15, Cebu Pacific said it will be flying 4 times weekly between Cagayan de Oro and Tagbilaran.

The Gokongwei-led carrier will also be flying 3 times weekly between Cagayan de Oro and Bacolod starting March 16.

“Both routes will be using the new ATR 72-600 aircraft that is expected to arrive in early March,” Cebu Pacific said in a statement on Monday, January 23.

In line with the launch, the airline is offering an introductory P799 all-in seat sale, for travel between March 15, 2017 and May 31, 2017.

The introductory tickets can be booked from January 23 to January 27, or until seats last.

“These new routes will open great opportunities for everyjuan (everyone), both business and leisure travelers alike, enabling them to visit the Visayas region more conveniently. At the same time, passengers from Tagbilaran and Bacolod will now be able to explore Mindanao without the hassle, through the gateway that is Cagayan de Oro,” said Alexander Lao, president and CEO of Cebgo.

After the sale period, Cebu Pacific said one-way fare from Cagayan de Oro to Tagbilaran is P1,235, while Cagayan de Oro to Bacolod is at P1,806. 

Cebu Pacific currently operates flights out of Manila, Cebu, Davao, Clark, Kalibo, and Iloilo. Its network covers 66 destinations with over 100 routes, spanning Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and the United States.

The airline’s 57-strong fleet is comprised of 4 Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, 7 Airbus A330, 8 ATR 72-500, and 2 ATR 72-600.

Between 2017 and 2021, Cebu Pacific said it expects delivery of one more Airbus A320, 32 Airbus A321neo, and 14 ATR 72-600 aircraft. – Rappler.com