Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) said Monday it is set to welcome United Airlines’ daily flights from Tokyo’s Narita International Airport starting July 31, 2024.
Travelers will benefit from seamless connectivity, with the new Tokyo-Cebu flights offering convenient links to key US destinations served by United Airlines, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Newark and Houston, it said.
United Airlines, which has the largest and most diversified international route network among US carriers, offers non-stop services to 134 international destinations across 67 countries.
The partnership between Mactan-Cebu International Airport and United Airlines is poised to streamline travel for visitors from the United States, providing access to Cebu and unlocking pathways to tourist destinations such as Bohol, Siargao, Boracay, Siquijor, and other gems in Central and Southern Philippines.
Athanasios Titonis, chief executive of Mactan-Cebu International Airport, expressed optimism the partnership would serve as a catalyst, inspiring other global carriers to collaborate with the airport. “The growing demand for flights from various global destinations underscores the need for strategic partnerships like this one to effectively meet travelers’ needs. Our mission is to showcase the unparalleled beauty of the Philippines to the world. With some of the world’s most stunning beaches and unique experiences found only here, we hope other global carriers recognize the immense potential, particularly in Cebu, and join us in expanding our route network,” said Titonis.
He said it is aligned with Mactan-Cebu International Airport’s vision of evolving into a Hub Airport, while pursuing its goal of becoming the gateway to tourism in the Philippines.
“These carriers are poised to enhance connectivity, linking the Philippines to an expanded array of cities worldwide,” MCIA said.