CEB flying to Batanes by popular demand

Cebu Pacific (CEB) is launching a direct commercial air service between Manila and Batanes starting March 25, 2018, in time for the summer travel season after Batanes emerged as the most requested destination in a crowdsourcing campaign CEB launched last year.

CEB, 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 6:20 a.m., with the return trip from Basco, Batanes departing at 9:15 a.m. Cebgo will use its ATR aircraft for the Batanes route.

CEB will hold an introductory allin 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 R2,699.

For travelers who plan to visit Batanes from June 1 to October 27, 2018, the all-in introductory seat sale fare is R2,399. The year-round fare from Manila to Basco is R4,241, all-in.

“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 everyone,” announced Alexander Lao, Cebgo President and CEO.

“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,” he added.

Batanes emerged as the most requested destination among netizens on social media, aside from being ready for commercial aviation and tourism.