Bangkok To Clark (philippines) Direct. New Hub.

[davee58]

A new long awaited flight option is starting in a few weeks time, allowing travel to and from Clark in the northern Philippines.

Very good news for those based in the northern Philippines, but also good for a different visa run direct from Bangkok, without the expense of TG, and the experience of Manila.

First flight 8th November 2008.

Cost Bangkok to Clark less than 7,000 Baht return including taxes, using the special zero fair introductory promotion.

The one bummer is that Cebu Pacific have just reduced the check in Baggage allowance from 20 to 15kg.

(No more Manila )

The Official Announcement-->

Cebu Pacific starts Clark Hub on November 8

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the country’s leading airline to the ASEAN, will start operating international flights out of the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in Clark, Pampanga starting November 8, 2008.

CEB president and CEO Lance Y. Gokongwei said, “Clark is the gateway for central and northern Luzon and CEB’s fourth operational hub. With aircraft based in Clark, Manila, Cebu and Davao, we can now offer the convenience of flying at affordable fares to every Juan across the Philippine archipelago.”

“Airline service will play a pivotal role in economic growth in Clark and CEB is committed to being a catalyst for this growth. Trade and tourism, among other things, generally prosper with increased accessibility,” Gokongwei said.

CEB will base an Airbus A319 aircraft in Clark and will operate daily flights from Clark to Hong Kong and Singapore; four times weekly to Macau; and three times weekly to Bangkok. CEB will also operate its Cebu-Clark flights daily starting October 1, 2008 using its ATR 72-500 aircraft.

The new international services are introduced with a zero fare. The seat sale will run from September 4 to 10, 2008 and is valid for travel from November 8 to December 17, 2008. Passengers will only pay for the applicable taxes and surcharges, which are nonrefundable. More than 10,000 seats have been allocated for the Clark hub seat sale.

CEB is the only Filipino carrier operating international flights out of Clark and is the only airline offering a direct Clark-Hong Kong and Clark-Bangkok service.

After the seat sale, the lowest year round ‘Go’ fare for Clark flights start at P499 to Macau, P999 to Singapore, P1,499 to Hong Kong and P1,999 to Bangkok,

Passengers may book their flights via www.cebupacificair.com, or call 70-20-888, or visit their nearest travel agent.

Now in its 13th year, CEB has the youngest aircraft fleet in the Philippines, comprised of 10 A319s, eight A320s, and two ATR72-500 aircraft.

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[Heng]

Nice takeoff of 'Critter' as their mascot.

[Groongthep]

If you're going on a visa run won't you still have to go to Manila to get the visa or is there a Thai counsulate nearby Clark?

[davee58]

If you're going on a visa run won't you still have to go to Manila to get the visa or is there a Thai counsulate nearby Clark?

Quite correct.

I meant a "Border Run", for those people who want another 30 days visa exempt entry.

Fly to Clark, spend a few days in Angeles or Subic, then fly back.

Cheers

Dave..