Jetstar Asia to increase services to Manila

Jetstar Asia has been given flying rights approval by the Air Traffic Rights Committee to operate an additional three weekly return services between Singapore and Manila, equivalent to an additional 1,000 seats of capacity on the route.

 

Jetstar has operated a daily service from Singapore to the capital of the Philippines since Apr-2005.Services will operate from Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Ninoy Aquino International Airport.Jetstar will look to commercially launch the additional services in due course.
 
Jetstar Asia and Valuair Chief Executive Officer Ms Chong Phit Lian announced she was excited about the prospect of further building Manila services.
 
“Our Manila service has always been a solid performer and we believe that with extra flights we will be able to create even greater appeal to both the business and leisure traveller on this important route,” Ms Chong said.
 
“Operating from Terminal 1 at Singapore Changi provides easy, convenient access for travellers and seamless connectivity for our future interline passengers.”

(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 05-May-09

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