Philippine Airlines to launch direct flights between Baguio, Cebu

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Cordillera - The national flag carrier Philippine Airlines announced on Wednesday the beginning of direct flights between Cebu and Baguio by December 16, 2022.

PAL President and COO Capt. Stanley K. Ng said, "This will be PAL's comeback to the very first destination we served nearly 82 years ago, so we are happy to be flying back to where it all started.”

“At the same time, we’re inaugurating a brand-new service, linking two progressive tourist and business destinations – the Queen City of the South and the City of Pines," Ng added.

In a press statement, PAL said Baguio-Cebu direct flights will start operating on December 16. PAL's flights would operate four times a week on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

These are the flight schedules: 

PR 2231 Baguio-Cebu 

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday - departing at Baguio at 11:10 a.m., arriving in Cebu at 1 p.m. 

PR 2230 Cebu-Baguio 

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday - departing Mactan Cebu at 8:50 a.m. arriving at Baguio Loakan Airport at 10:50 a.m.

An 86-seat De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 aircraft will be used for the flights to Baguio.

PAL urged passengers considering flights to Baguio and Cebu to visit their website (www.philippineairlines.com.) for the most up-to-date travel requirements and other details of their destination. 

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Cordillera - Tourists from Cebu can now visit the summer capital by air this December as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and Philippine Airlines (PAL) are fast-tracking the rehabilitation of the Loakan Airport, according to the Baguio City Information Office. 

Capt. Stanley Ng, PAL presidents and CEO said during the stakeholder's meeting at the Baguio Country Club that they will be ready to fly their newest Bombardier Q400 turboprop and dual-class airplaine when safety audit of the Loakan Airport is done.

PAL is planning a four times a week flight, a 9:20 AM departure from Cebu and arrival by 11.20AM in Baguio city. A return flight is also expected by 1:20 PM on the same day, according to Bud Britanico, PAL vice president for sales.

Mayor Magalong expressed his gratitude to the Department of Transportation under Secretary Jaime Bautista for its commitment in improving the airport and helping the city government's economic recovery efforts.

Magalong is hopeful that the opening of the Loakan Airport will spur economic recovery of the city and would also encourage other airline companies like Cebu Pacific to cater air travel to the city.

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