Enhancing capacity and connectivity to the popular tourist destination from the main gateway of the country.
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB), introduced last Sunday, November 16, its Airbus A330neo to its route between Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and the Bohol-Panglao International Airport.
The 459-seater aircraft will operate between Manila and Bohol daily, allowing more Filipinos and international travelers to experience the island province’s natural attractions and wildlife encounters, as well as further enhancing connectivity to the island province.
To celebrate this milestone, the maiden A330neo flight was greeted with a water canon salute upon landing at Bohol-Panglao International Airport, which symbolized the beginning of a new chapter for the airline’s operations in Bohol.
Bohol Governor Erico “Aris” Aumentado noted in his speech, “The first A330neo flight marks a new chapter for Bohol Panglao International Airport. This achievement strengthens our tourism, boosts our economy, and showcases what collaboration can accomplish.”
For Cebu Pacific’s Vice President for Corporate Affairs Atty. Maria Cecilia Natividad, she said, “As we bring the A330neo to more domestic routes like Bohol, we reinforce our mission to make travel accessible for every Juan and to support tourism and economic growth across the Philippines.”
CEB is regarded as the largest operator of A330neo aircraft in Asia-Pacific, currently with a total of 13 aircraft of this kind in its fleet.
Currently, it operates A330neo flights to Cebu, Davao, General Santos, and Puerto Princesa as well as several international destinations across Asia, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates.
The aircraft is part of the Airbus NEO family, which are hailed asn the latest-generation aircraft that burn up to 25 percent less fuel per flight and produce less noise compared to the previous generation. The decrease in fuel consumption leads to a corresponding reduction in aircraft carbon emissions.
This initiative, the airline told, also supports the its commitment “to offering greater comfort, higher capacity, and more sustainable travel. The A330neo’s efficiency and range allow the airline to serve key domestic and regional destinations with flexibility and cost effectiveness.”