Cebu Pacific - A low cost airlines in the Philippines will suspend all flights to and from Caticlan (Boracay) effective 09-Jul-2009, until further notice, following changes to airport operating conditions declared by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)

CAAP has designated Caticlan, for the time being, as a one-way airport for all carriers: takeoff should be towards the sea and landing in the opposite direction. A technical re-definition also in effect shortens the runway, despite its actual length.

“We have therefore decided to divert all Caticlan flights to Kalibo instead and from there bus all our Boracay-bound passengers at no extra cost,” said CEB President and CEO Lance Gokongwei.

CEB has been operating direct flights to Caticlan since February 29, 2008 and has since then carried over 340,000 passengers.

CEB mounted as many as 15 round-trip flights daily to Caticlan until June 25. More than 60,000 booked passengers will be affected by the cancellation. Continue Reading

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In spite of several plane crash recorded recently, Air Travel is still considered as the safest way to travel according to recent study. No mater how security and prior checking was done before each flight, accidents may still occur. According to Aviation news, the annual number of deaths in plane accidents has decreased over the past ten years.

Huge cases of fatal plane crash has been recorded which makes people more afraid of travelling in planes, but according to records, planes still remain the safest means of travelling.

In the Philippines, two accidents was recorded in Caticlan airport in just 6 months. Although the Zest Airaccidents are not fatal, Some Filipinos already has fear of flying with smaller air crafts.

With several discount airfare and online promotions in the Philippines, Air Travel in the Philippines is growing in terms of flight frequency. If you compare plane, train or automobile as a mode of transport – then air travel without a doubt is definitely the fastest and still the safest way to travel.

Over the decades, air travel safetyhas considerably increased and it is now more than 5 times better than what it used to be about 20 years ago. Air transportation improvements in safety can be credited to the advancement of technology, tough competition, strict quality control and external quality audits.

According to the Aviation Authorities, planes are the safest way to travel also because they have the least number of fatalities on per kilometre basis.

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Cebu Pacific (CEB) now flies to Virac Catanduanes on a daily basis.  The airline began its daily Manila-Virac service a week ago, adding three more flights to its previous four-times weekly schedule. It likewise increased its Manila-Naga flights to twice daily – from 10 times weekly.

“This is proof of our commitment to make Philippine travel affordable for everyone. CEB’s trademark low fares have allowed many travelers to travel by air for the first time. The public can expect CEB to continue offering the lowest possible fare in every destination it serves, even if CEB is the only airline serving that route.” Candice Iyog, CEB vice president for marketing and distribution, said.

The airline, which has been providing a viable transport alternative to ferries and buses, will also boost its Cebu-General Santos service with an additional Saturday flight.

Last June 12, the leading domestic airline offered a P111 all-in “Go Lite” fare for all of its domestic services in celebration of the 111th anniversary of Philippine independence. The one-day seat sale was available on June 12 only and is valid for travel from November 1 to 30, 2009. Continue Reading

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For 7 years now, we have conquered the skies. For 50 years, they’ve conquered the gridiron. Today, both stand together in unison, the start of an awesome winning combination.

AirAsia, the world’s best low-cost carrier and Oakland Raiders, three-time National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl champions, officially announced a winning partnership at the Low Cost Carrier Terminal today.

AirAsia is proud to be a sponsor of an iconic NFL football team like the Oakland Raiders and this partnership is expected to be the catalyst in promoting the AirAsia brand in the United States.

AirAsia will also host a 1,000 FREE SEATS online contest in which students will be chosen at random for the opportunity to win free tickets to a Raiders home game. Program and contest details will be made available on www.airasia.com and Raiders.com.

AirAsia Group CEO Dato’ Sri Tony Fernandes said, “This is a very meaningful moment for all of us at AirAsia. We are excited to associate ourselves with a great, iconic team like the Oakland Raiders as they reflect our own endeavor for excellence. This is actually the latest step we are taking, to boost our brand globally. Despite not operating in the US yet, AirAsia has already captured the attention of the US public and won Aviation Week’s prestigious Laureate Award.” Continue Reading

After almost six months, Zest Air undershoots Caticlan airport runway again.

According to ABS-CBN News – (the Philippines largest news network) – Thirty-two flights to Caticlan Airport were cancelled today after a Zest Air (formerly Asian Spirit) flight overshot a runway yesterday morning.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) suspended flights to Caticlan until 6 p.m. Thursday.

The Zest Air flight Z2-863 with tail number RPC 8992 exceeded the airport’s Runway 6 at 7:43 a.m. The CAAP said one of the plane’s tires blew up and its noose gear got stuck on the runway, but no one was injured.

The plane had 54 passengers, one flight mechanic, and four crew. The CAAP was forced to cancel flights to Caticlan as it ordered an investigation into the incident.

Source : ABS-CBN

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Philippines most popular budget airline - Cebu Pacific (CEB) is offering a PHP286 one way ‘Go Lite’ fare for its Cebu hub flights to boost local tourism and trade amid the present economic slowdown.

The seat sale include flights from Manila to Cebu and Cebu to Bacolod, Boracay (Caticlan), Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, Dumagete, Iloilo, Roxas, Siargao, and Zamboanga.

The promotional sale is for travel from 15-Jul-2009 to 31-Aug-2009. Sale is from 24-Jun to 26-Jun.

‘Go Lite’ fares are for passengers traveling with no check-in baggage. Passengers with check-in bags have to add P200 to the fare.

CEB vice president for marketing and distribution Candice Iyog said, “Our seat sale supports the government’s efforts to stimulate economic activity by promoting tourism which in turn supports the various local industries that depend on tourism growth. Cebu Pacific’s trademark low fares will allow both foreign and local tourists access to the many destinations our country has to offer.”

Air Canada has confirmed that it will allow passengers to bring their cat or small dog in the cabin on flights operated by Air Canada and Jazz beginning in July.

“This is the latest of our customer-friendly initiatives that underscores our renewed commitment to listening to our customers and offering a competitive product that meets their needs,” said Ben Smith, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Air Canada. “Other recent customer-focused measures we have taken include our Low Fare Guarantee, a second free checked bag and the elimination of call centre fees.”

Effective July 1, 2009, Air Canada will accept a limited number of small dogs and cats as a carry-on item that can be stowed under the seat.

To ensure availability customers are asked to register their pet by contacting Air Canada Reservations at 1-888-247-2262 within 24 hours of completing their booking.

A service fee of $50 for domestic and transborder and $100 for international flights each way will apply. Continue Reading

Zest Airways (ZestAir) of the Philippines has placed a firm order with Airbus for its first brand new single aisle A320.

The aircraft will join an existing fleet of two A320s that the airline purchased in the open market in 2008.

Ambassador Alfredo M. Yao, President and CEO ZestAir said, “With our plans to expand our operation to the Southeast Asian region, it becomes necessary to grow our fleet size.

Our A320s provide our passengers with added space, comfort and has proven to be reliable and operate at cost efficient levels.”

Philippines-based ZestAir currently serves a network of 18 destinations across the Philippines.

With the delivery of its newly ordered aircraft the airline will be able to extend its network to international destinations in Asia.

Cebu Pacific has increased its outstanding A320 orders to 15, with a new firm order for five aircraft.

Scheduled for delivery from 2013, the new aircraft will join an existing A319 and A320 fleet flying on the low cost carrier’s extensive domestic and regional route network. The initial batch of 10 aircraft is scheduled for delivery between 2010 and 2013.

“The A320 Family has played a key role in enabling us to offer a high quality, value-based product,” said Lance Gokongwei, President and CEO of Cebu Pacific. “Our latest order will make it possible for us to maintain our expected growth pattern over the coming years. It will also help us to continue our network expansion to reach more destinations across the region.”

Manila-based Cebu Pacific is one of the leading low cost carriers in Asia, flying to 46 domestic and international destinations. Altogether, the carrier has now placed firm orders for 27 A320 Family aircraft, with 12 already delivered. The carrier currently operates 21 aircraft from the family, including nine leased aircraft, with an average age for the fleet of just 1.9 years.

Etihad Airways has selected GE Aviation, Rolls-Royce, Engine Alliance and International Aero Engines (IAE) to power the new Airbus and Boeing aircraft that it ordered at last year’s Farnborough International Airshow.

The Farnborough deal included 100 firm orders and options and purchase rights for a further 105 aircraft, which will be delivered between 2011 and 2020.

The Abu Dhabi-based airline confirmed firm orders at this week’s Paris Air Show for:

- 78 GEnx engines, to power its 35 new Boeing 787 aircraft

- 45 Engine Alliance GP7200 engines, to power its 10 new Airbus A380 aircraft

- 44 IAE V2500 engines, to power its 20 new narrow-body Airbus A320 aircraft

Rolls-Royce and GE Aviation will supply engines for the airline’s new Airbus A350 fleet and future Boeing 777 aircraft deliveries, respectively, as previously announced at Farnborough: Continue Reading

AirAsia X has signed a firm order for 10 Airbus A350 XWB aircraft.

The low cost, long haul airlinehas selected the A350-900 variant for its fleet, which will be configured to seat 425 guests in a two-class layout.

AirAsia Group CEO Dato’ Sri Tony Fernandes said, “Business is all about timing and long-term strategy. At AirAsia we have always planned for the long term. By buying the Airbus A350, AirAsia and AirAsia X have now got its strategy fixed all the way to 2020. The vision of creating the world’s first long-haul and short-haul low cost airline is complete and we are all very excited.”

Valued at a list price of US$ 2.2 billion, the deal comes with an option of another 5 A350 aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled between 2016 and 2018, which will further complement AirAsia X’s fleet of A330s. The airline has ordered 25 A330s that are due to be delivered through 2015, of which 2 aircraft have delivered so far since October 2008. Continue Reading

Philippine Airlines is flying back to Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, beginning June 16. PAL will use brand-new Airbus A319-100 on the route.

The daily Ozamiz service – PR 163 – departs Manila at 11:45, arriving Ozamiz 13:10. The return flight – PR 164 – leaves Ozamiz 13:50 to land in Manila at 15:15. Philippine Airline’s 134-seater A319-100 jet aircraft has eight Recaro seats in Mabuhay class where passengers are served hot meals.

Ozamiz City – PAL’s 19th destination in its domestic network – was first served by PAL in 1951 using the most reliable workhorse aircraft of that era, the DC-3.

Starting June 16, 2009, PAL will still honor Air Philippines tickets to Ozamiz after the low-cost carrier turns over its operations at Ozamiz to PAL. Air Philippines ticket-holders to Ozamiz should check-in at NAIA Terminal 2.