Netizens pick Batanes
as the next Cebu Pacific destination
Batanes— with its
dramatic scenery, crashing waves and idyllic landscape—is on most travelers’
bucket lists. It’s also the newest Cebu Pacific destination!
Cebu Pacific will
start flying between Manila and Basco, Batanes on March 25, 2018—just in time
for the summer travel season.
Batanes emerged as
the most requested destination among netizens on social media in a
crowdsourcing campaign Cebu Pacific launched last year, aside from being ready
for commercial aviation and tourism. Using the hashtag #CEBFlyMeTo, netizens
were asked which destinations in the Philippines they would want Cebu Pacific
to fly next. Other popular choices among netizens included Daet (Camarines
Norte), Mati (Davao Oriental), Bantayan Island (Cebu), San Vicente (Palawan)
and Siquijor. All top picks were then assessed in terms of readiness for
commercial flights, with criteria that included airport infrastructure, safety
and security processes, and passenger facilities.
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With Cebu Pacific’s
new flights to Batanes, tourists can now enjoy the breathtaking scene of the
province’s white sands and clear blue waters.
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| Batanes |
One of the most
scenic spots in Batanes, Chamantad Cove and Tiñan Viewpoint leaves tourists in
awe of its stunning view of the ocean from up the hills.
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| Batanes |
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Travelers can also
visit Fundacion Pacita Batanes Nature Lodge, the former residence of
international artist Pacita Abad, and look at her beautiful artworks or book a
cozy accommodation.
“Our new flight to
Basco is in keeping with our commitment to connect more of the Philippines and
make air travel safe, affordable, reliable, and fun-filled for everyjuan. What
makes this route more special is that netizens were actively engaged in the selection
of our new destination—our customers were part of the process,” said Alexander
Lao, Cebgo President and CEO.
Cebu Pacific, through
subsidiary Cebgo, will fly once daily between Manila and Basco, Batanes
beginning March 25 until October 27, 2018. The flight departs from the NAIA
Terminal 4 in Manila at 6:20am, with the return trip from Basco, Batanes
departing at 9:15am.
CEB will hold an
introductory all-in seat sale for flights from Manila to Basco from February 12
to 13, 2018, or until seats last. For those who plan to travel from March 25 to
May 31, 2018, the summer peak season, the special introductory fare is at
PHP2,699. For travelers who plan to visit Batanes from June 1 to October 27,
2018, the all-in introductory seat sale fare is at PHP2,399. The year-round
fare from Manila to Basco is as low as PHP4,241, all-in.
CEB flies to 37
domestic and 25 international destinations. The carrier operates out of seven
hubs in the Philippines: Manila, Clark, Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Kalibo and
Iloilo. CEB has several brand-new aircraft set to be delivered over the coming
months. From 2018 to 2022, CEB expects delivery of seven brand-new Airbus
A321ceo, 32 Airbus A321neo, and eight ATR 72-600 aircraft.
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