AirAsia Philippines flights out of Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) should soon include popular international destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Narita, Osaka, Taipei and Seoul.
Ricky Isla, AirAsia Philippines chief executive, said the expansion results from its adoption of the recently-launched Cebu Connect initiative pursued by Aboitiz GMR MEGAWIDE Cebu Airport Corporation (AGMCAC).
AirAsia Philippines operates flights to and from the MCIA via Manila and such destinations as Boracay, Davao and Puerto Princesa.
Cebu Connect aims to position the MCIA as premier transfer hub for connecting flights while committed to the minimum connectivity time standard of 60 minutes.
Isla lauded the AGMCAC’s initiative, saying this was a win not only for the Philippines but also for the 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 added.
Apart from accessible transfers between AirAsia Philippines flights and those of partner airlines, Isla said that with Cebu Connect, millions of guests now have access to a wider network of destinations.
“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 destinations and 13 international destinations.
