The Manila Times

CebuPac to fly to Melbourne starting Aug

- REICELENE JOY N. IGNACIO

Manila and Melbourne, Australia starting August 14, 2018 and stage a seat sale from February 27 to March 3 to promote its latest route.

The special promo fare is P2,199, valid for travel from August 14 to October 31, 2018. to Melbourne may be availed of starting at P9,539.

“The launch of our service between Melbourne and Manila will give travelers from Australia seamless connection­s to other destinatio­ns in the Philippine­s at year- round low fares. This will enable Filipinos living in the Melbourne area to visit their families more often, and encourage more Australian tourists to spend their holidays in the Philippine­s,” Vice President for Marketing and Distributi­on Candice Iyog said in a statement.

“More importantl­y, we hope to strengthen trade between the Philippine­s and Australia through more cargo capacity on direct exporters, as well as retailers bringing products to both countries,” she added.

- pine carrier that operates direct

According to Australian Ambassador to the Philippine­s Amanda Gorely, the new route will increase the number of Australian tourists to the Philippine­s.

“The opening of the ManilaMelb­ourne route is a testament to growing trade and peopleto- people links. Melbourne is a great city to explore and more Australian tourists to the Philippine­s. This will also be million Filipinos who now call Australia home, and the more than 10,000 students who travel there each year,” Gorely said.

Manila-Melbourne route thrice per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

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