Hello, Palawan! Cebu Pacific adds Clark to El Nido, Coron flights
Palawan's allure is undeniable. Last year, it secured the 13th spot on Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards for 2024, boasting an impressive reader score of 90.59. Moreover, El Nido's Hidden Beach captivated travelers worldwide, claiming the 19th place on Condé Nast Traveler's list of the 34 best beaches globally. Lucky for travelers, getting to this paradise is made even easier now that Cebu Pacific is opening new routes from Clark, Pampanga.
Daily flights from Clark International Airport to El Nido and Coron (via Busuanga) will commence on March 30, president and chief commercial officer of Cebu Pacific Xander Lao said on Tuesday.
“With its growing network, Clark has become the ideal entry point for travelers seeking to explore the vibrant cities, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural heritage our country has to offer,” said Lao.
“We are committed to making travel more accessible, convenient, and memorable, ensuring every Juan can discover the unparalleled beauty of the Philippines," he continued.
Last week, the low-budget carrier announced that its Manila-Masbate-Manila and Manila-Siargao-Manila flights will also be transferred to Clark.
This decision aligns with the directive to relocate turboprop operations from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to Clark International Airport and other secondary airports.
Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) head executive assistant Atty. Manuel Jeffrey David previously said the transfer of turboprop aircraft to Clark would allow NAIA to accommodate more passengers.
"Considering the limited capacity of the airport, parang, currently we’re running around 42 flights per hour po. So you call it flight slots. Alam naman po natin, na pag turboprop po, mas maliit po yung passenger capacity ng eroplano," said David.
"So by moving 30% of the capacity we also expect naman naman po na yung airlines natin would replace that with bigger airplanes, so mga A320s po that can accommodate more passengers," he explained.