PHILIPPINE AirLines has increased the number of flights on several domestic routes in line with travel demand this coming Holy Week.
Effective April 8, flight frequency between Manila and Bacolod is now at five times daily from thrice daily while flights frequency between Cebu and Bacolod is now at four times weekly from thrice weekly.
PAL spokesperson Ma. Cielo Villaluna said that flights between Manila and Basco will be twice weekly starting April 11 from once weekly and that from the current three flights a day between Manila and Legazpi, PAL will operate four flights on each of the following days: April 13, 14, 17 and 18.
From the current two flights a day between Manila and Busuanga (Coron), PAL will operate three flights on each of the following days:.April 14 16 and 17 and from the current two flights a day between Manila and Tagbilaran (Panglao), PAL will operate three flights on each of the following days: April 13, 14.
From the current one flight daily between Manila and Siargao, PAL will operate two flights on each of the following days: April 13, 14 and 15.
Villaluna said that all domestic travelers are advised to “please check with the local government offices of both your origin point and your final destination on travel requirements, which may differ from province to province and are revised constantly.
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as early as 5 days prior to your flight departure, ” Villaluna said.
PAL, she said, is strictly implementing Fly Safe “new normal” practices to protect our passengers, in compliance with international health and safety protocols.
“Please bring your own face masks and wear them at all times – at the airport and throughout your flight. We encourage you to check-in online and arrive early at the airport to allocate extra time for new safety procedures– at least 3 hours prior to departure for domestic flights; and 4 hours prior to departure for international flights,”said Villaluna.
“All PAL aircraft are equipped with high-technology systems that continuously infuse fresh air across the cabin as well as HEPA filters that trap viruses, bacteria and other contaminants with 99.99% efficiency. The air flow system creates a cleaner environment that is safer than most enclosed public spaces and comparable to hospital operating rooms,” she added. (Baby Cuevas)