PAL added four new domestic points from Clark—Siargao in Surigao del Norte, San Vicente (Palawan), Cauayan (Isabela), and San Jose (Mindoro).
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding its domestic services with more routes out of Clark International Airport in Pampanga.
PAL added four new domestic points from Clark—Siargao in Surigao del Norte, San Vicente (Palawan), Cauayan (Isabela), and San Jose (Mindoro).
PAL launched a daily service from Clark to Siargao in Surigao del Norte on July 1, using the Bombardier Next-Generation Q400 turboprop aircraft. PAL also flies to Siargao from Davao and Cebu.
PAL will also open regular flights from Clark to the newly opened airport in San Vicente in the northern part of Palawan, along with Cauayan in Isabela and San Jose in Occidental Mindoro on October 28 this year.
The resort island of Siargao, known for its surfing beaches, is a popular holiday destination. Boracay’s closure and the introduction of PAL’s Cebu-Siargao route in November 2017 and Cebu-Davao route in March 2018 has boosted the destination’s tourism fortunes.
PAL said the new routes strengthen its position as the biggest airline operator out of Clark with a total of 19 destinations linked to Clark International Airport.
These destinations include Bacolod, Basco, Busuanga, Cagayan de Oro, Calbayog, Catarman, Caticlan, Cauayan, Cebu, Davao, Masbate, Naga, Puerto Princesa, San Jose, San Vicente, Siargao, Tagbilaran, Virac, and Seoul (South Korea).
Two new Q400NGs arrived in May and June, and five more will be delivered until next year. PAL currently operates seven Q400NGs.
PAL’s expansion of its operations at the domestic hubs of Clark, Cebu, and Davao aims to significantly enhance travel convenience and connectivity for domestic travellers while helping decongest Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport.