AirAsia moves international flights to new Terminal 2, flies Cebu-Shanghai

(SunStar Foto / Arni Aclao)
(SunStar Foto / Arni Aclao)

THE leading and largest low-cost carrier in Asia, AirAsia is transferring its international flights to the brand-new Terminal 2 of Mactan-Cebu International Airport starting July 1. The airline also launched its new flight Cebu-Shanghai and introduced its Cebuana pilots.

“We are delighted to be moving to a new terminal, which will provide our guests with an 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 chief executive officer Captain Dexter Comendador.

AirAsia operates several international flights in Cebu namely; Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Taipei, Incheon, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Shanghai. AirAsia guests holding international flight bookings to and from Cebu’s Mactan International Airport (MCIA) starting July 1 are being advised that their flights will now operate in Terminal 2.

Guests are advised to arrive at the new terminal at least three hours prior to the scheduled time of departure. For a seamless journey, AirAsia encourages guests to conduct self-check-in via the AirAsia website or AirAsia mobile app or kiosks located at the airport, before proceeding to the baggage drop counters.

“The Visayas and large parts of Mindanao are under-served 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.

Cebu-Shanghai

Starting July 7, AirAsia will have its Cebu to Shanghai route to meet the demand of a fast growing Chinese travel market. “AirAsia’s China route from Cebu will invite more Chinese tourists and businessmen to visit Cebu and experience how wonderful it is as a destination,” said AirAsia deputy group chief executive officer Aireen Omar. “Our goal is to reach out to our community; serve Asean, Asia and beyond.” she added.

Cebuana pilots

Aside from transferring to a new terminal and introducing its new destination, AirAsia also introduced its Cebuana pilots among the pool of female AirAsia pilots namely Abigail Bacus and Marizette Bacus. They are sisters and registered nurses; and an encouraging story for everyone else to look at what their potential is. AirAsia has the largest number of female pilots.

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