CEB to launch Manila-Beijing-Manila flights

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) is set to launch its 16th international destination on Sept. 5, 2010, with the airline’s maiden Manila-Beijing-Manila flights.

CEB’s thrice weekly service will commence when the flight departs Manila at 7:35 p.m. and arrives in Beijing at 12:05 a.m. The return flight will depart Beijing at 1 a.m. and arrive in Manila at 5:30 a.m.

To promote further awareness for its China flights, CEB is slashing up to 82 percent off the airline’s lowest year-round ‘Go Lite’ fares in a China and Hong Kong seat sale from Aug. 30-31, 2010 or until seats last.

For travel from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, 2010, passengers can travel from Clark to Hong Kong on P599 ‘Go Lite’ seats. Those going from Manila to Hong Kong can avail of P799 ‘Go Lite’ seats, while those from Cebu traveling to Hong Kong can avail of P999 ‘Go Lite’ seats.

Meanwhile, for travel from Dec. 1 to 31, 2010, guests traveling from Manila to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou can avail of P888 ‘Go Lite’ seats.

Those with check-in luggage will just add P100 upon booking.

“We are excited to begin our Beijing operations, as it will signify better connectivity for our passengers to the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region.

This seat sale is part of our commitment to offer the lowest possible fares, and more opportunities for convenient connecting flights to the region’s tourist destinations,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

Asia’s third largest low-cost carrier, CEB flies to a total of 16 international destinations, using the youngest aircraft fleet in the country. It is the only low-cost carrier operating from the Philippines to all three major North Asian countries of China, South Korea and Japan.

From Manila, passengers from Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou can also connect to Brunei, Singapore, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh, Bangkok, Osaka, Seoul (Incheon), Busan, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau and Taipei.

“Those who wish to book early can go to www.cebupacificair.com or call (02) 7020-888 or (032) 230-8888. Fun Tours packages are also available at http://funtours.cebupacificair.com,” Iyog added.