LOW-COST carrier AirAsia is moving its international flights to the newly-opened Terminal 2 of the Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in Cebu City effective July 1.
"We are delighted to be moving to a new terminal, which will provide our guests with enhanced travel experience. The relocation to the new terminal also provides us with great capacity for long-term growth and expansion in Cebu as AirAsia's hub," said AirAsia Philippines CEO Captain Dexter Comendador.
With the relocation, travelers flying from MCIA through AirAsia are advised to arrive at the new terminal at least three hours prior to the scheduled time of departure. They are also encouraged to conduct self-check-in via AirAsia website or mobile app or kiosks located at the airport before proceeding to the baggage drop counters.
"Visayas and large parts of Mindanao are underserved markets that are saddled by high air fares due to limited options or duopoly. We are excited to introduce new flights from Cebu to VisMin and vice versa and make flying more affordable, accessible through our signature low fares," Comendador said.
AirAsia operates several international flights in Cebu, namely, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Taipei, Incheon, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, and Shanghai.
The MCIA Terminal 2, which cost P17 billion, was opened last January 8. It has 48 check-in counters that are expandable to 72 counters to departing travelers. (PR/SunStar Philippines)