AirAsia launches Manila-Zamboanga flights
Aviation Updates Philippines –
Low-cost carrier AirAsia Philippines has launched direct flights between Manila
and Zamboanga on Tuesday, October 27, boosting domestic connectivity in its
Philippine route network.
The inaugural flight to Zamboanga, Z2-651, departed from Manila at 2:11pm
local time and arrived at 3:31pm local time. Upon arrival, a traditional water
canon salute greeted the Airbus A320 aircraft with special guests and VIPs
aboard.
Department of Tourism Assistant Secretary Myra Abubakar, Zamboanga City Mayor
Hon. Beng Climaco-Salazar, Mr. Antonio Alfonso of the Civil Aviation Authority
of the Philippines Zamboanga, Mr. Pocholo Soliven from the Zamboanga City
Chamber of Commerce, and Ms. Sarita Sebastian from the Zamboanga City Tourism
Office welcomed the maiden flight.
”We are excited to celebrate this milestone as we paint Asia's Latin
City’s skies red. As the second largest city in Mindanao and the sixth
most populous in the Philippines, this new destination will pave the way
for expansive connectivity, bringing Filipino families closer together,
and providing more opportunities across provinces in support of the local
government’s vision to be the Asean economic hub in Southwestern
Mindanao," AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla said.
“All of this would not have been possible without the initiatives of the
Zamboanga City Government, who took on a decisive role in discussions with
us to establish this route. For this, we are truly grateful,” he added.
Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco expressed her appreciation on AirAsia's
newest flights to the city: “AirAsia’s presence in Zamboanga sparks hope
and brings in more reasonable and budget-friendly options in air travel that
will help businesses recover with all the impacts brought by the pandemic.
Enhorabuena y vaya con Dios.”
Meanwhile, AirAsia Philippines is also expected to inaugurate its
Manila-General Santos City service on Wednesday, October 28. Similarly, the
new flight to General Santos will be operated by an Airbus A320-200 aircraft
every Wednesday and Friday.
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