PHL AirAsia to launch Clark-Caticlan flights

A plaque of recognition is presented to Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) chief Alexander Cauguiran (L) for being this year’s 22nd Best Asian Airport during the International Civil Aviation Day 2017 held at the CAAP grounds, Pasay City by (R-L) Director General Jim Sydiongco of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, Deputy Dir. Gen. Manuel Antonio Tamayo, Flight Standards Inspectorate Service Capt. Donaldo Mendoza and Dep. Dir. Gen. for Administration Ricardo Banayat. The Clark International Airport (CRK) was awarded due to its exemplary performance in providing exceptional airport experience to travelers and for its outstanding accomplishments in the field of aviation industry. Joining Cauguiran (2nd R, 4th L) are CAAP-Davao City Area Manager Agnes Udang, CAAP-Iloilo Airport Area Manager Efren Nagrama and Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority General Manager Atty. Steve Dicdican.—Jojo

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CLARK FREEPORT — The Philippines AirAsia is launching its daily Clark-Caticlan flights on to serve passengers and tourists going to the world-famous Boracay Island.

Jenny Bugarin-Tan, head of the airline’s communication department, said a send-off ceremony will take place at 10:30 am on December 15 at the departure area of Clark airport.

Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) Acting President and Chief Executive Officer Alex Cauguiran, Department of Tourism (DOT), Philippines AirAsia Chief Executive Officer Dexter Comendador are expected to lead the event, according to Tan. In March this year, AirAsia marked its return to Clark airport after launching its flights to Kalibo, Aklan which also a gateway to Boracay.

AirAsia launched commercial flights from Clark in 2012 before transferring its hub to Metro Manila following a strategic partnership with a local carrier in 2013. The airline also launched its flight from Clark to Davao, Palawan, and Cebu. Comendador said AirAsia established its base operations and launched commercial flights in Clark in 2012 with only two aircraft. “Now we have a fleet of 14 jets and we are aiming to expand and grow operations here in the next five years,” Comendador said.