CEB to start Manila-Hanoi flights in March 2012

Offers P888 seat sale for March-May travel

The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) will become the only airline flying from Manila to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, when it launches its flights on March 17, 2012. It will be a twice weekly service, utilizing one of Asia’s youngest aircraft fleets.

Flights for this route are scheduled to depart Manila at 10:30pm every Tuesday and Saturday, arriving in Hanoi at 12:30am. Return flights will leave Hanoi at 1am every Wednesday and Sunday, and arrive in Manila at 5am. CEB also operates daily flights between Manila and Ho Chi Minh.

“This announcement is very timely given the visit of Vietnam President Truong Tan Sang to the Philippines last week. He wished then for more direct flights between Manila and Hanoi. Cebu Pacific is more than happy to oblige, to further promote trade and tourism between our two countries,” CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

“Guests can experience Hanoi with an introductory P888 seat sale fare. We encourage guests to plan their travels using www.vietnamtourism.com , and visit sites such as the One Pillar Pagoda built in 1049, Hoan Kiem Lake, and traditional professional handicraft villages. In 2010, Hanoi celebrated its 1000 year-old anniversary, making it among the most ancient capitals in the world and a rich source of Vietnamese culture,” she added.

CEB holds a special P888 seat sale to Hanoi from November 3 to 7, 2011, for travel from March 17 to May 31, 2012. This translates to savings as much as 64%. Lowest year-round fares to the Vietnam capital start at P2,499.

Manila-Hanoi-Manila will be the airline’s 78th route, with Hanoi being CEB’s 17th international destination. CEB operates flights from the Philippines to the most number of capital cities in the ASEAN, and serve the most number of routes. It offers more than 90 flights per week from the Philippines to 8 ASEAN destinations in 6 countries.

“With direct flights, CEB offers significant linkages between the Philippines and Vietnam. It allows inbound tourists quick access to the Philippines’ top urban destinations, and provides our country’s business stakeholders immediate connectivity to Vietnam’s capital city,” Iyog said.

Meanwhile, CEB also holds a seat sale to other international destinations from November 3-4, 2011 or until seats last, for travel from January 1 to March 31, 2012. Passengers can buy P488 seats from Manila to Taipei and from Clark to Hong Kong and Macau; P888 seats from Manila to Hong Kong or Macau, and from Cebu to Hong Kong; and, P1,988 seats from Manila to Beijing, Guangzhou or Shanghai.

Domestic seats are also up for grabs, for travel from December 1, 2011 to February 29, 2012. This includes P88 seats from Cagayan de Oro to Iloilo, from Cebu to Dumaguete, and from Zamboanga to Tawi-Tawi. P488 seats are also available from Manila to Roxas, Tuguegarao, Calbayog or Catarman; from Cebu to Iloilo, Ozamiz or Puerto Princesa; and from Davao to Iloilo. Lastly, P688 seats are also available from Manila to Ozamiz, Pagadian or Tacloban, and from Cebu to Legazpi.

For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www.cebupacificair.com , or call the reservation hotlines (02) 7020-888 or (032) 230-8888. The latest seat sales and promos can also be found on CEB’s official Twitter and Facebook pages.

CEB currently operates 10 Airbus A319, 18 Airbus A320 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. By the end of 2011, CEB will be operating a fleet of 37 aircraft ? with an average age of less than 3.5 years ? one of the most modern aircraft fleets in the world. Between 2012 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take an additional 23 Airbus A320 and 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft.

About Cebu Air Inc. (PSE: CEB)

Cebu Air Inc. is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, offering its low-cost services to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline.