AirPhil eyes flights to Kuwait
By Paolo G. MontecilloLow-cost carrier AirPhil Express has bared plans to start long-haul operations to the Middle East, going head-to-head with industry leader Cebu Pacific.
Low-cost carrier AirPhil Express has bared plans to start long-haul operations to the Middle East, going head-to-head with industry leader Cebu Pacific.
Budget airline AirPhil Express, the sister company of flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), plans to mount flights between Zamboanga City and Sandakan in Malaysia’s Sabah region, representing the company’s first international flight out of the key Mindanao airport.

The Philippines is getting its fair share of classy and famous hotel brands, as Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the five-star Fairmont Makati along Makati Avenue, Ayala Center, next Monday, December 3.

Buying domestic air tickets can now be made 24/7 in 7-Eleven outlets nationwide.
A popular Japanese ramen restaurant in the middle of the Makati central business district reopened its doors last week after being ordered closed by the city government for a month.
The burgeoning partnership between San Miguel Corp. and the Lucio Tan group in flag carrier Philippines Airlines has taken off smoothly, with PAL’s key people described as “very supportive” of, and “cooperative” with, the change in management control and the proposed changes in processes.
Budget carrier Air Philippines, operator of the AirPhil Express brand, has added another plane to its growing fleet as the company looks to expand its regional operations and become a major contender in the local air travel sector.
Airphil Express, the sister company of flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), is strengthening its presence at the Clark Freeport, Pampanga, which is emerging as a hub for low-cost carriers operating in the country.
Recognizing the opportunity offered by social media in expanding customer reach, Airphil Express introduced a round-the-clock dedicated customer support service on popular social media sites Twitter and Facebook. Airphil Express’ 24/7 social networking presence is in line with its customer-oriented policy, not just during flights but also in the crucial before-and-after sales. The development of [...]
Airphil Express recently got itself a new 180-seater Airbus A320, increasing its fleet of this aircraft to seven.
Airphil Express has unveiled plans to add the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport to its growing number of secondary flight operation hubs, in anticipation of growing competition from both local and foreign budget carriers. In an interview with the Inquirer, Clark International Airport Corp. president and CEO Victor Jose Luciano said the Lucio Tan-owned airline had [...]

Airphil Express, in a bid to corner a substantial share in the budget air travel market in the country, recently launched its Cebu-Hong Kong route. The new flight connection is seen to further boost business and tourism between the two destinations and strengthen the presence of Airphil Express beyond domestic borders. The Cebu province in [...]