PAL inaugurates new Manila-Cauayan route
(FILE PHOTO) PAL Holdings President and chief operating officer Lucio K. Tan III remains positive in achieving growth toward the end of the year even if the first half was not favorable for the flag carrier.
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Philippine Airlines (PAL) launched its new Manila-Cauayan-Manila route on Wednesday, with the first flight departing Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at 1:25 p.m. The 86-seater De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft, carrying flight PR2018, is expected to land at Cauayan Airport at 2:30 p.m.
The send-off ceremony at NAIA Terminal 2 was attended by local government officials and members of the aviation sector to mark PAL's maiden flight.
The new service offers daily flights to cater to families, business travelers, and tourists. It aims to promote Cauayan as a gateway to Isabela province, known for its festivals such as the Bambanti and Gawagaway-yan celebrations. The flight reduces the travel time from Manila to Cauayan, replacing a more than 10-hour land trip.
(L-R): PAL Express VP for Ground Operation Mathew Tamaray, PAL VP for Sale Salvador Britanico, MIAA HEA and Spokesman Atty. Jeffrey David, MIAA Senior Assistant General Manager Ma. Lourdes Reyes, NAIA T2 Manager; Sean Sunga, PAL President and COO Captain Stanley Ng, Cauayan Mayor Caesar "Jaycee" Dy Jr., PAL Express President; Rabbi Vincent Ang, PAL Board of Director David Ong, at the ceremonial cake cutting during the inaugural flight Manila-Cauayan held at the NAIA Terminal on January 15.
Photo by Anthony Ching
"To better serve the people of Isabela province, we are happy to launch our new Manila-Cauayan-Manila route," said PAL Express President Rabbi Vincent Ang. "We are proud to be part of Northern Luzon's economic success story and look forward to supporting tourism, business expansion, and improved connectivity."
Cauayan City Mayor Caesar "Jaycee" Dy Jr. expressed optimism that the new route will stimulate economic growth in the city and province.
PAL’s new Manila-Cauayan-Manila service schedule:
PR 2018 Manila-Cauayan: Daily, departs Manila at 1:25 p.m., arrives in Cauayan at 2:30 p.m.
PR 2019 Cauayan-Manila: Daily, departs Cauayan at 3:25 p.m., arrives in Manila at 4:40 p.m.