Cebu Pacific launches first service to Japan
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Cebu Pacific (CEB) launched (20-Nov-08) its Osaka-Manila service at the Kansai International Airport. CEB president and CEO Lance Y. Gokongwei said, “We are confident that the launch of our Japan operations will increase the accessibility between Japan and the Philippines. Osaka is our first destination in Japan and we believe that our trademark low fares can stimulate tourism to both countries.”
The inclusion of Osaka in our international route network makes us the only low cost carrier in the ASEAN region to serve the major North Asia markets of Japan, China, and South Korea.”
Gokongwei added, “Our new service can also help open avenues for more business collaborations as well as trade and investment opportunities.”
The thrice weekly service, using the 179-seater A320 aircraft, departs from Manila every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 1:40pm and arrives in Osaka at 6:35pm. The return flight takes off from Osaka at 7:20pm and arrives in Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 at 10:15pm.
Gokongwei explained, “There are many Filipino communities in Japan and our new service will definitely allow them to come home more frequently; or perhaps, their families can visit them instead.”
Cebu Pacific's year-round fare for the Osaka-Manila service starts from JPY 10,800 one-way. Fare is exclusive of applicable surcharges and government taxes.
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 21-Nov-08
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