PAL to expand Davao hub services via flights to Siargao

As part of its continuing expansion in the “King City of the South,” four-star carrier Philippine Airlines will launch maiden flights between Davao City and Siargao Island, the “International Surfing Capital of the Philippines.” The weekly flights – scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday – will begin on March 25, 2018.

The upcoming service between Davao City, in the southern island of Mindanao, and Siargao Island, in the province of Surigao del Norte, is in support of the government’s goal to further ramp up the promotion of top travel spots in Southern Philippines.

Harry D. Inoferio, PAL senior assistant vice president for Visayas and Mindanao sales and services, said: “Avid Lovers of sun, sea, diving, international game fishing and surfing can take PAL’s Manila-Davao, Cebu-Davao, or Clark-Davao flights and enjoy the King City of the South for a few days before taking a short hop to the beautiful and sparkling jewel island paradise of Siargao.”

Visitors will also discover that Siargao is home to Our Lady of the Mount Carmel Parish in the Municipality of Del Carmen, Surigao Del Norte. The parish was established in 1635, listed as among the oldest outposts of Christianity in Mindanao and the oldest parish of the Diocese of Surigao.

The airline will use its all-new state of the art Bombardier Q400 Next Generation aircraft for the sought-after route, which is expected to boost economic and tourism activities between the islands in Mindanao.

“We envision Davao to become a major hub in our network in the years to come that will spur tremendous economic and tourism activities in the region,” Inoferio adds.

Also on March 25, PAL will begin operating daily flights between Davao and Tagbilaran from the current four times weekly offering. PAL’s Mindanao hub also links Davao to Cebu, Zamboanga and Cagayan de Oro.

PAL has been ramping up its sales campaign by way of Introductory Fares as low as P1,000 plus for a round trip flight between Davao and Siargao running until April 15, 2018.

For reservations, passengers may book online via www.philippineairlines.com, call PAL hotline (02) 855 – 8888 or visit the nearest PAL ticketing office or partner travel agents. /atm