AirAsia Philippines announced plans Thursday to boost international flights departing from Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA).
AirAsia Philippines chief executive Ricky Isla said the expansion plans include reopening of other popular international destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Narita, Osaka, Taipei and Seoul.
The airline operates flights to and from MCIA via Manila and other destinations such as Boracay, Davao and Puerto Princesa.
AirAsia Philippines recently took part in the launching of Aboitiz GMR MEGAWIDE Cebu Airport Corp.’s (AGMCAC) “Cebu Connect” initiative.
Cebu Connect aims to position MCIA as a premier transfer hub for connecting flights through the initial minimum connectivity time (MCT) of 60 minutes.
Isla lauded AGMCAC’s initiative, claiming this is a win not only for the Philippines, but also for ASEAN.
“We commend AGMCAC’s initiative for simplifying airport transfers. This delivers a great boost for millions of guests gaining access to a wider network of destinations while making travel to numerous connecting destinations more seamless and convenient,” Isla said.
“Integrating Cebu Connect into AirAsia Philippines’ offerings will elevate the quality of our services and strengthen our position as the undisputed World’s Best Low-Cost Airline”, he said.
Isla said that with Cebu Connect, millions of guests would have access to a wider network of destinations, apart from accessible transfers between AirAsia Philippines flights and those of partner airlines.
“Given the opportunity, we would like to offer new destinations such as Bangkok, Vietnam, Phnom Penh, and additional cities in North Asia. These potential routes will provide more travel options and strengthen Cebu’s position as a key international transfer hub in the region”, he said.
AirAsia Philippines flies to 13 domestic and 13 international destinations.