Thursday, February 9, 2012

AirphilExpress to operate new flights out of Clark

Business Mirror
February 9, 2012

AIRPHILEXPRESS expects to launch four new routes to and from Clark beginning March 29 this year. The new additional routes are from Clark to Davao, Cebu, Kalibo and Puerto Prinesa, and the same brings the total number of daily scheduled trips to 32 local destinations.

 "With its highly improved road network and increasing flights, Clark is setting out to become a natural entry point to major tourist destinations and a major hub for business and tourism in the country," said Alfredo Herrera, Senior Vice President for sales and marketing, in a statement.

  "Aside from being a major part of the company's growth plans this year, one the other reason why we have decided to offer flights from Clark is so we may bring our services closer to the people in Pampanga and nearby areas. It goes hand in hand with our commitment to help spur growth for the country's economy via the promition of local tourism in the area,' he adds.

  The newly opened routes from Clark is also expected to allow for more visitors to take advantage of the latest express sale promo fares of AirphilExpress.

  AirphilExpress distinguishes itself from other budget carries by offering affordable airfare and conviniencedriven products and services like the web check-in, seat selector, travel insurance, and pre-paid baggage, as well as travel exclusives allowance and an additional 7-kilo free hand carry.

  In line with its new routes, AirphilExpress is also expanding its fleet. Early this year, the company added three 180-seater Airbus A320s, which can fly at longer flight distances with lesser fuel consumption. This brings the total number of aircraft to 11 Airbus 320s, three Q300s and five Q400s.

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