2000 Davao crash victims win $165-m settlement
http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=news4_mar13_2008

THE families of 131 passengers and crew killed in the April 2000 crash of Air Philippines Flight 541 in Davao will share $165 million as part of a settlement with the Chicago-based owners of the leased Boeing 737.

The Nolan Law Group, which represented most of the families, said the settlement with AAR Aircraft & Engine Group and Fleet Business Credit Corp. could change the way old airplanes are leased to developing countries.

“These companies should never have leased the decrepit airplane to Air Philippines, an under-funded and unsafe start-up airline,” said Donald Nolan, lead counsel.

“Yet more than 100 people died because the leased airplane was regarded as a profitable business venture, in which higher lease payments were gained because the airplane was going to a carrier in the developing world.”

Cotabato Vice Gov. Emmanuel Piñol, whose sister-in-law and her two children died in the crash, said the settlement—the biggest for an air accident in Asia—was a “triumph for the victims.”

Piñol, who helped his brother organize the victims’ families to pursue the case in the United States, could not say how much each family would receive, because this would depend on each victim’s earning capacity.

He said their lawyers established in court that the Air Philippines pilots who manned the aircraft did not undergo a training course required by Boeing. scary!!!! :ohno:

He also alleged that there was a conspiracy by small insurance companies to conceal evidence at the crash site.

The families of the victims planned to describe their legal battle in a book, he said.

A total of 131 people were killed when Air Philippines Flight 541, a commuter plane from Manila, crash-landed into a banana plantation on April 19, 2000. Four separate reports released by the Philippine government all reached different conclusions, and the exact cause of the accident was still unknown, said O’Reilly & Danko, another law firm representing the victims.

AAR and Fleet, the owners of the plane, were accused of placing a worn-out Boeing 737 in the hands of an incompetent airline without ever taking care of the safety of passengers.

At the time of the air disaster, Air Philippines was owned by William Gatchalian. The company was later sold to Lucio Tan.

“One of the many lessons from this case is that a company leasing an aircraft has a duty to provide oversight to ensure that passengers fly on airliners with the latest equipment, the best maintenance and the finest training possible,” Nolan said.

“Attempting to say, ‘We leased it and relied on the governmental authorities of foreign countries to assure passenger safety’ is not sufficient by a long shot in the United States or Illinois courts. In the future, lessors and owners will need to learn that ‘oversight’ does not mean to ‘overlook’.”

DIA by Night :cheers:

http://www.philskies.net/images/EYA/Dvo42304a.jpg

DIA by Day :lol:
http://www.philskies.net/images/EYA/New_Davao_Terminal.jpg


Old DIA Terminal
http://www.philskies.net/images/EYA/Old_Davao_Terminal.jpg

WOW... saan galing?

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/2474/32160063davaoairport5oi4.jpg

^^
I am looking for the old picture of nyor ambie inside the old DIA...

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naa pa ang chandelier....

i have some first hand info for the goys regarding the route.....

here it goes....

AN airline that is presently doin the mnl-syd route is going to do a mmnl-dvo-syd route and vice-versa in the VERY NEAR FUTURE as many australians that are living in our beloved city are clamoring for it. this will be done twice a week lang...

source?....a family friend who is working for that airline.....
credibility?....that friend is one of the top management who works out the routes of the airline....
yey! I'm excited!:banana:
Darwin is the sister city of Davao ,and Darwin is an active player of BIMP-EAGA, i remember some Ausssies avail the Singapore-Davao route to go to destination in Mindanao .
Darwin is a sister city of Davao? I'll just update the wikipedia....

bro abskess, is silkair an LCC? and sa Singapore, anong terminal gamit nya? same as CEbupacific ba?

^^ Silk Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines. It uses Changi Airport's T2, the same terminal for SQ flights.

;19056191']http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/2474/32160063davaoairport5oi4.jpg

Is this the old terminal at DVO? Looks more all a multipurpose hall than a terminal, IMO.

Post away folks! :colgate:

Link the Thread IV (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=462467) in the Archives.

Davao Goyz!! let's post na!!!

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more: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=69B8176813D00EEF

Tanong lang po...

How many airports in Mindanao serve actual international flights on a regular basis?

^^ I think DVO is the only airport with regular scheduled services. All other airports in Mindanao may have international flights, but they may just be chartered/seasonal services.

^^wow i didn't know you looked so old!

5 threads of Davao Airport!!!

^^ Is this the first time you've seen me? :lol:

^^From your other pics in Samahan kasi you looked different but I could be imagining things !!!:nuts::lol:

^^ I think DVO is the only airport with regular scheduled services. All other airports in Mindanao may have international flights, but they may just be chartered/seasonal services.

Really? Well, maybe LIA will become another option once it gets completed. The one being constructed at Languindingan is international, right?

Really? Well, maybe LIA will become another option once it gets completed. The one being constructed at Languindingan is international, right?

darry, u make me laugh....hehehehe....

anyway, d yun international ah..it doesn't mean if the airport is of international standards, international airport na...no..its doesn't go that way.

it is a domestic airport of international standards.

^^
Thanks for the clarification sir paolo. :)

If such is the case, then why is the project being constantly tagged by some as LIA?

Wrong information pala yung mga nababasa ko? :ohno:

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/9043/intransit14va4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/728/intransit12tv2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^ Cool photos! :okay:

^^
Thanks for the clarification sir paolo. :)

If such is the case, then why is the project being constantly tagged by some as LIA?

Wrong information pala yung mga nababasa ko? :ohno:

i read sa press release ng LADP na domestic lang yun..and yung ang plan nila :) whom should you listen to? The people who are involved in the project or dun sa mga nagsusubaybay?

anyway, sabi ang capacity ng DIA is 1.2 million annually, kaso lumampas naman ang passengers last year (read it somewhere, someone please confirm) but even still di naman congested ang DIA.. bat ganun? paano po ba kino compute ang capacity ng airport?

^^ Maybe because they distributed the flights properly, so parang hindi masyadong maramdaman ang dami ng tao. Parang di sila crammped sa isang oras or a period of time.

Can someone please post the sched of flights of DVO? Both domestic and international? Thanks! :)

^^ Maybe because they distributed the flights properly, so parang hindi masyadong maramdaman ang dami ng tao. Parang di sila crammped sa isang oras or a period of time.

Can someone please post the sched of flights of DVO? Both domestic and international? Thanks! :)

here's the link http://www.davaocity.gov.ph/localgovernment/schedule.aspx?id=1

;19127058']i read sa press release ng LADP na domestic lang yun..and yung ang plan nila :) whom should you listen to? The people who are involved in the project or dun sa mga nagsusubaybay?

anyway, sabi ang capacity ng DIA is 1.2 million annually, kaso lumampas naman ang passengers last year (read it somewhere, someone please confirm) but even still di naman congested ang DIA.. bat ganun? paano po ba kino compute ang capacity ng airport?

I'd listen to the source of first-hand information. Thanks for pointing it out. :)

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^^ nice @psionic ...anong airlines yan?

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anybody leaving for manila or somwhere using the Davao airport?

please take a picture of a scale model of the Davao international Airport complete with taxiways and more. it is located at the international check in area of the DIA. it is on a table enclosed in glass.

tnx in advance...

^^ any const. /exp. plans in the near future? :cheers:

anybody leaving for manila or somwhere using the Davao airport?

please take a picture of a scale model of the Davao international Airport complete with taxiways and more. it is located at the international check in area of the DIA. it is on a table enclosed in glass.

tnx in advance...

Took these shots in October 2007.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj21/bagani_photos/DIA/DIA_Model3.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj21/bagani_photos/DIA/DIA_Model2.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj21/bagani_photos/DIA/DIA_Model1.jpg

wow...masterplan with taxiways

Took these shots in October 2007.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj21/bagani_photos/DIA/DIA_Model3.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj21/bagani_photos/DIA/DIA_Model2.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj21/bagani_photos/DIA/DIA_Model1.jpg

why cant i see the pic?

^^ abrakadabra :lol: :cheers:

nice masterplan...i like the taxiways!!!

Cebu Pacific sets more flights to HK in June
04/01/2008 | 10:15 PM


MANILA, Philippines – Starting June 30, Filipinos traveling to and from Hong Kong will find it somehow easier to book a flight as Cebu Pacific plans to have a fourth daily service on its Manila-Hong Kong route.

The additional flight gives Cebu Pacific the earliest departure schedule than any other local airline from Manila at 5:15 a.m., to arrive in Hong Kong two hours later. It would also have the earlier flight back to Manila at 7:55 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

The earliest flight on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays leaves at 5:40 a.m., with the return flight leaving in Hong Kong at 8:25 a.m.

“With our very encouraging passenger loads, we are very happy to provide our guests with this additional service that will make travel to Hong Kong even more convenient," according to Candice Iyog, vice president for marketing and product of Cebu Pacific.

“The additional frequency will also allow travelers to visit Hong Kong early in the morning and return to Manila on the same day,’ she said.

One-way fare to Hong Kong starts from P1,499, plus taxes and surcharges.

With the additional flights, CEB will offer the most direct flights to Hong Kong than any other Filipino airline, operating 76 direct flights weekly from Manila, Cebu, and Davao.

The airline will operate 56 flights weekly to Hong Kong from Manila and 12 flights weekly from Cebu. The airline will also have direct flights to Hong Kong from Davao eight times weekly beginning May 8, 2008.

The additional frequency will translate to a 30 percent increase in capacity for Cebu Pacific’s Manila- Hong Kong service. – GMANews.TV

^^
So is it already official that Davao is CebPac's third hub after Manila and Cebu?

^ Ya bai, that's right.. It was in the news. Also in CebuPac website. Starting 08 May 08 :)

^^
Thanks bai.

WOW! great! :banana:

hehehe surfing at the intl. pre departure area of DIA here :D

^^ Bon voyage Waway! :wave:

thanks manong

haha nangagamoy ang hand carry ko na lechon :lol:

ay yay yay sana the taxiways were high speed!

anyway 5J hub hopefully will be succesfull so there will be more flights!

;19419240']hehehe surfing at the intl. pre departure area of DIA here :D

god speed ! ilang months ka sa Singapore yet?

^^
So is it already official that Davao is CebPac's third hub after Manila and Cebu?

saan kaya ang 4th? will it be in an undeserving katkat city kaya? :lol:

seriously, i hope zambo would be the the next hub, proximity- and historywise :cheers:

;19419240']hehehe surfing at the intl. pre departure area of DIA here :D

so the SmartBro is working... bon!! okay ba ang connection/speed...?


btw, i'll be in CAN mid of this year? anong province po kaya sir waway? :cheers:

HA! iiwan mo na pala kami bro way?! :)

btw, i'll be in CAN mid of this year? anong province po kaya sir waway? :cheers:

Isn't Waway headed for Singapore? Or was that just a layover on his way to Canada?

naah singapore lang ako :D nandito na nga pala ako :) its not that big...

too clean and organized to the point na boring na...well first impression lang naman

^^ And already you're logged-on to SSC! :lol: How was the flight? Yeah, Singapore is almost sterile to a point when it comes to cleanliness. But give it time, you'll learn to appreciate, and maybe who knows, even love the "Lion City." :okay:

saan kaya ang 4th? will it be in an undeserving katkat city kaya? :lol:

seriously, i hope zambo would be the the next hub, proximity- and historywise :cheers:

Subic yata yung 4th hub ng CebPac. :)

;19425278']naah singapore lang ako :D nandito na nga pala ako :) its not that big...

too clean and organized to the point na boring na...well first impression lang naman

i really love the lion city. very organized. even if you take the subway the first time you wont get lost. the only thing i dont like about singapore is that its so expensive!...

OT: puno ba flight nyo yet?

i really love the lion city. very organized. even if you take the subway the first time you wont get lost. the only thing i dont like about singapore is that its so expensive!...

OT: puno ba flight nyo yet?

puno naman :) marami kasi ginagamit ang flight para magconnect sa ibang destinations

i would say nasa 80% full ang plane

what i appreciate here so far is the safety ng place and lack of eyesores/urban blight

with regards to cleanliness, parang ka level lang ng davao :D give or take a few more points for singapore, pero so far, sa nakikita ko, di naman malayo :D

pati basurahan nila same sa atin :lol:

@manong kimber

medyo matagtag ang flight :( dama ko pa nga ang turbulence till now eh :( :lol:

Subic yata yung 4th hub ng CebPac. :)

Actually, Clark 'yung 4th hub.

... and if there's a fifth it would be Iloilo.

@waway, same day day pala kayo dumating ng pinsan ko jan sa Singapore. She used to work for 4 years as an officer at Marco Polo Davao's business office. She just resigned recently to work in one of Singa's hotels. For a change daw. :)

puede palang mag sight seeing sa tower hehe

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8507/p1080454ni9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8400/dsc08609od2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

may bayad ba para sa sightseeing??? kang kinsa ko muduol para pasudlon ko??? :)

puede palang mag sight seeing sa tower hehe

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8507/p1080454ni9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/8400/dsc08609od2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

kilala ko yung guy naka blue poloshirt schoolmate ko sa usep. may dalawa pa akong classmate diyan din sa tower. pag uwi ko try ko rin pumasok diyan:)

Vol. XXI, No. 174
Cebu Pacific expansion continues sans PSE debut

CEBU CITY — Budget carrier Cebu Pacific Air, Inc. is pursuing expansion plans this year, with the opening of three new routes out of Mactan and the planned launch of a Davao hub next month, despite a decision to cancel its debut on the Philippine Stock Exchange.

Its refleeting program is also ongoing, with the delivery of a new Airbus A-320 and two new ATR 72-500s as of last week. Two more ATRs and five more A-320s, including one aircraft this month, will be delivered within the year, to bring Cebu Pacific’s fleet to 25 planes.

Candice Jennifer A. Iyog, vice-president for marketing and product, said the postponement of the company’s initial public offering (IPO) did not deter it from undertaking the expansion, which she said was announced even before the listing plans.

"There’s no rush [to undertake the IPO]. We don’t need the cash yet so we’re just waiting for a better time to do it. We’re moving forward with our expansion plans," she said at the sidelines of the launching of the Cebu-Macau flight last Saturday. Cebu Pacific deferred its IPO due to unfavorable market conditions.

The opening of three new routes out of its Cebu hub brings the airline closer to achieving its targeted 30% growth in passenger volume this year. The average passenger load factor is targeted to improve to 83% from 80%.

Ms. Iyog said Cebu Pacific aims to fly at least 7.3 million passengers this year. It flew 5.5 million passengers in 2007, up 58% over the 2006 passenger volume.

The Cebu-Caticlan route was launched on Friday, followed by the Cebu-Macau (China) twice-weekly direct flight on Saturday and the Cebu-Bangkok (Thailand) service on Sunday.

The two new regional services brought the airline’s non-stop international routes from Cebu to seven.

Other regional destinations out of Cebu are Hong Kong, Pusan and Incheon in Korea, Singapore and Taipei.

"This is part of our commitment to make air travel accessible and convenient to more Filipinos. We are confident that our trademark low fares will further stimulate travel and trade in both Cebu and Macau," Ms. Iyog said.

The Cebu-Bangkok service will also make Cebu more attractive to foreign tourists, she added.

Jet Cabuslay, marketing manager of the Macau Government Tourist Office, said the new direct service between Cebu and Macau would help achieve a targeted 45% growth in arrivals from the Philippines.

Last year, there were 256,000 arrivals in Macau from the Philippines. The target this year is 372,000 arrivals.

For Davao, Ms. Iyog said Cebu Pacific would start offering, in May, direct flights to Hong Kong and Singapore, although connecting services from Cebu are already being offered.

"We started in Davao with connecting services from Cebu, like we have been offering Davao-Hong Kong via Cebu. Then we saw that there’s enough traffic between Davao and Hong Kong," she said.

Including the connecting services from Cebu, the Davao hub will also offer seven international destinations.

From Manila, Cebu Pacific will also launch direct services to Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi in Vietnam this month as well as to Kaoshiung in Taiwan in June. Cebu Pacific currently flies to 12 international destinations and 21 domestic destinations from Manila.

Davao international airport facilities

Ibuyan bats for seats at
airport waiting sheds

After steering to approval an ordinance making mandatory seats for salesgirls in malls and department stores, Davao City councilor Edgar Ibuyan yesterday proposed seats and larger canopies be installed at waiting sheds at the Davao International Airport.
In a privilege speech at the Davao City Council, Ibuyan said lack of seats and inadequate sheds for the waiting public at the airport waiting sheds placed people at the mercy of rain and sun.
Ibuyan’s new proposal comes on the heels of the approval by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte of an ordinance he authored mandating malls and stores to provide seats for their female employees.
Ibuyan said Dabawenyos sending out or waiting for arrivals of friends and relatives at the waiting sheds should be as much a concern as efforts to make the airport comfortable for tourists.
He said the waiting sheds lack seats for the comfort of people and needed larger canopies to protect people during heavy rains.
The council approved a motion by councilor Susabel Reta who asked that the Ibuyan proposal addressed to the Air Transport Office should first be tackled by the committee on tourism which she chairs.
Sources said ATO had purposely refused to install seats at the waiting shed apparently borne from the trauma of the 2003 bombing of the airport that killed about 20 people. The bomber, police said, hid the backpack containing the bomb under a seat at the waiting shed.
But Ibuyan said the Davao airport now is fully secured and it would be illogical do deny people the comfort of seats due to the past tragedy. ROGER M. BALANZA

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sana not only unnatural sheds but also natural ones(trees) :)

^^^^
andar nanaman ito si ibuyan...:ohno:....no need for seats....no way!!!

what the dia needs is more trees sa parking lot para d gaano mainit.....

^^
Oo nga! Kung unsa lang mahuna-hunaan ana ni Ibuyan bah. :ohno:

if ever may waiting shed baka mangyari na naman ang March 4, 2003.......

^^
Yun na nga. And our honorable councilor Ibuyan cannot just simply shrug off that concern by saying that security in the airport is airtight kaya pwede na lagyan ulit ng seats ang waiting area. Mabuti na yung sigurado. Anyway, hindi naman tumatagal ang mga tao sa waiting area.

wow! Davao as Cebu Pacific's third hub, should add more international flights in the future! Like Davao-Bangkok or Davao-Kuala Lumpur..

wow! Davao as Cebu Pacific's third hub, should add more international flights in the future! Like Davao-Bangkok or Davao-Kuala Lumpur..

Saludo ako sa confidence na ginawa ng Cebu Pacific na maging Hub ang Davao. To maximize the usage of our Airport both Domestic and International flights. Cebu Pacific spearheaded to make a brave move, unlike its rival. (Ive read theyll also follow this move)

For Davao Residents, I think its time for some middle classes and even students to go abroad even like Sing & HK at a Budget Price para makaexperience pud ug abroad.

For OFW's, for easy access to go and from Davao and not to stop by Cebu or Manila and save time travel time unlike local connecting flights.

Makes international travel affordable to most filipinos. That's always a good idea. It's time for majority of the filipinos to experience other neighboring countries atleast. It's always a good learning experience. Somehow it's will also break the comon mentality that only rich filipinos can afford to travel. Most westerners who travels in the Philippines are usually not well to do, unlike what we earlier thought about the americans and european we see as tourist in the Philippines. I found out that most of these people just keep on saving money so they can travel anywhere they please. Once they are back to their own countries, they are back to zero and back to breaking their backs to save money again for their next travel.

Councilor also wants Davao-Bohol flights

DAVAO City Councilor Peter Laviña urges airlines to explore the possibility of establishing direct flights between Davao City and Tagbilaran, Bohol.

In a resolution proposed and approved Tuesday, Laviña said it is important to have air transportation links between two of the country's prime tourist destinations.

"Davao and its neighboring provinces are also home to hundreds or residents tracing their roots to Bohol and travel on a regular basis particularly for town fiestas, family homecomings, and to transact business," Laviña said.

The current air route between Davao and Bohol is via Cebu and Laviña said the establishment of a direct flight is time- and cost- efficient.

"We request the Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Asian Spirit to look into the matter as this would be mutually beneficial to the travelers as well as the airlines as potential revenue source," Laviña said.

i hope AsianSpirit or SEAir could initiate!!!!
:banana:

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Councilor also wants Davao-Bohol flights

DAVAO City Councilor Peter Laviña urges airlines to explore the possibility of establishing direct flights between Davao City and Tagbilaran, Bohol.

In a resolution proposed and approved Tuesday, Laviña said it is important to have air transportation links between two of the country's prime tourist destinations.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

"Davao and its neighboring provinces are also home to hundreds or residents tracing their roots to Bohol and travel on a regular basis particularly for town fiestas, family homecomings, and to transact business," Laviña said.

The current air route between Davao and Bohol is via Cebu and Laviña said the establishment of a direct flight is time- and cost- efficient.

"We request the Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Asian Spirit to look into the matter as this would be mutually beneficial to the travelers as well as the airlines as potential revenue source," Laviña said. (GLP)

^^ :lol: ako naman naunahan mo :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

^^ LOL, exactly 60 seconds hehehe.

i hope AsianSpirit or SEAir could initiate!!!!
:banana:

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Councilor also wants Davao-Bohol flights

DAVAO City Councilor Peter Laviña urges airlines to explore the possibility of establishing direct flights between Davao City and Tagbilaran, Bohol.

In a resolution proposed and approved Tuesday, Laviña said it is important to have air transportation links between two of the country's prime tourist destinations.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

"Davao and its neighboring provinces are also home to hundreds or residents tracing their roots to Bohol and travel on a regular basis particularly for town fiestas, family homecomings, and to transact business," Laviña said.

The current air route between Davao and Bohol is via Cebu and Laviña said the establishment of a direct flight is time- and cost- efficient.

"We request the Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Asian Spirit to look into the matter as this would be mutually beneficial to the travelers as well as the airlines as potential revenue source," Laviña said. (GLP)

My relatives from both Davao and Bohol and moi would be happy if this one gets the support of the airlines. :)

i hope AsianSpirit or SEAir could initiate!!!!
:banana:

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Councilor also wants Davao-Bohol flights

DAVAO City Councilor Peter Laviña urges airlines to explore the possibility of establishing direct flights between Davao City and Tagbilaran, Bohol.

In a resolution proposed and approved Tuesday, Laviña said it is important to have air transportation links between two of the country's prime tourist destinations.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

"Davao and its neighboring provinces are also home to hundreds or residents tracing their roots to Bohol and travel on a regular basis particularly for town fiestas, family homecomings, and to transact business," Laviña said.

The current air route between Davao and Bohol is via Cebu and Laviña said the establishment of a direct flight is time- and cost- efficient.

"We request the Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Asian Spirit to look into the matter as this would be mutually beneficial to the travelers as well as the airlines as potential revenue source," Laviña said. (GLP)

IMO Bohol, aside from the kin connection from here in Davao. Bohol is the most exciting destination alongside Cebu and Boracay. Mas Barato pa mo stay didto and enjoy their tourist spot in one day and besides intact pa ilang nature. plus naa sila dako kayung mall: Island City Mall. hehhe:)

So i think the airline carriers should consider this..

i hope AsianSpirit or SEAir could initiate!!!!
:banana:

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Councilor also wants Davao-Bohol flights

DAVAO City Councilor Peter Laviña urges airlines to explore the possibility of establishing direct flights between Davao City and Tagbilaran, Bohol.

In a resolution proposed and approved Tuesday, Laviña said it is important to have air transportation links between two of the country's prime tourist destinations.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo


"Davao and its neighboring provinces are also home to hundreds or residents tracing their roots to Bohol and travel on a regular basis particularly for town fiestas, family homecomings, and to transact business," Laviña said.

The current air route between Davao and Bohol is via Cebu and Laviña said the establishment of a direct flight is time- and cost- efficient.

"We request the Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Asian Spirit to look into the matter as this would be mutually beneficial to the travelers as well as the airlines as potential revenue source," Laviña said. (GLP)


their is a possibilty na mag merge ang SEAir & Asian Spirit.

in final talks na ang merger ng seaair and asian spirit.

in final talks na ang merger ng seaair and asian spirit.

^^
we all know that...:ohno:

yan ka na naman.. that was just in response to dinabaw's "there is a possibility".. it's certain, there will be a merger very soon, and not a possibility anymore.. :)

yan ka na naman.. that was just in response to dinabaw's "there is a possibility".. it's certain, there will be a merger very soon, and not a possibility anymore.. :)

^^

masyado kang sensitive bro...as what i have told you, alam na namin yan.

^^ imo po, the merger po will definitely benefit secondary cities in mindanao po, among others cdo-butuan-iligan and most especially ang aking fave town po sultan kudarat.... :) once fully realized, i'll be happy for these cities po, definitely madadagdagan ang no. flights nila po, seeing seair-asianspirit serving these missionary routes, sayang naman po ang billions na binuhos ng gobierno kung hindii po magagamit ang kanilang mga "international" airport(s)... :cheers:

^^

masyado kang sensitive bro...as what i have told you, alam na namin yan.

as what i've told you also, that was just in response to the term "possibility"..

as what i've told you also, that was just in response to the term "possibility"..

kaya nga..alam na namin yan...

that wasnt for you anyways.. i should have quoted dinabaw's post para wala nang napakaraming nag rereact..

^^that wasnt for you anyways.. i should have quoted dinabaw's post para wala nang napakaraming nag rereact..

^^
hahaha..too sensitive ka bro...hahaha

Saludo ako sa confidence na ginawa ng Cebu Pacific na maging Hub ang Davao. To maximize the usage of our Airport both Domestic and International flights. Cebu Pacific spearheaded to make a brave move, unlike its rival. ](Ive read theyll also follow this move)[/SIZE]

For Davao Residents, I think its time for some middle classes and even students to go abroad even like Sing & HK at a Budget Price para makaexperience pud ug abroad.

For OFW's, for easy access to go and from Davao and not to stop by Cebu or Manila and save time travel time unlike local connecting flights.

sir @henji, pwede pakipost ng link?gusto ko rin mabasa eh...

diba Air Macau is flying to and from davao then macau??? ano na nangyari dun???
i've heard before din from v-mayor bonguyan that korean air is planning to have a direct flight to and from seoul.then davao..meron nb?

i've emailed cathay pacific...i suggested them to put an international service to and from davao...and they replied that it wont be impossible to happen in the near future cos they are planning to expand their operations in asia...it will be considered daw...

^^I dunno what happened to Air Macau.. Maybe it flew back..

seriously, I want Cathay Pacific to land here in Davao.. consideration is not enough..
approval is the 1st step...
confirmation is the next step.
flying to Davao is the 3rd step.
and landing is the final step.

lingaw!

Is there enough demand for 2 carriers to fly direct Davao HK right now?

Is there enough demand for 2 carriers to fly direct Davao HK right now?

for me there is enough demand for it...cebu pacific will be servicing davao to Hk on may 8 0r 9...7x a week..i think it would be an enough reason pra mag service sila...and considering the fact that most of mindanao passengers who would want to travel to HK will still go to cebu to access that service, why not just go to a minadanaoan city who got davao to hk direct flight???para naman may access ang minadanao going to hk...so punta nalng sila ng davao..

it didn't take off at all ;) kung baga, nalutong makaw tayo :lol:

^^I dunno what happened to Air Macau.. Maybe it flew back..

seriously, I want Cathay Pacific to land here in Davao.. consideration is not enough..
approval is the 1st step...
confirmation is the next step.
flying to Davao is the 3rd step.
and landing is the final step.

lingaw!

^^yan nga ang iniisip ko... hahay! lutong makaw!

for me there is enough demand for it...cebu pacific will be servicing davao to Hk on may 8 0r 9...7x a week..i think it would be an enough reason pra mag service sila...and considering the fact that most of mindanao passengers who would want to travel to HK will still go to cebu to access that service, why not just go to a minadanaoan city who got davao to hk direct flight???para naman may access ang minadanao going to hk...so punta nalng sila ng davao..

Let's see if the 5J flights are full! Actually if 5J is full chances are 5J will also put in more flights. Also CX will not only look at capacity but if the market is willing to pay a premium as they would not want to compete with an LCC. I'm not sure they have any or many narrowbodies so they may have better use for their assets elsewhere.

I would like to see Air Macau or any airline run a daily flight to Macau though. IN the long run, I think tourism links with this upcoming tourism superstar city will be good for Davao.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES

Corporate News
PAL adds more Mindanao flights

DAVAO CITY — Philippine Airlines (PAL) has increased its Mindanao flights following its acquisition of nine small Bombardier aircraft for its Express brand, as it expects more traffic to tourist sites in the region.


Lawyer Domingo T. Duerme, the company’s vice-president for Mindanao sales, said the airline had decided to add another Davao City-Manila flight after it found out that its five-flights-a-day schedule, which covers 1,560 seats, is overbooked.

Mr. Duerme said PAL would use the 150-seater A-320 airplane for the additional night flight. "There are travelers who will go to Manila at night and report to their office in the morning," he said.

In December, the company added a fifth schedule to its Manila-Davao flight. Mr. Duerme said the latest addition is in response to the competition. PAL is trying to regain its number one position in the domestic market.

The company has also scheduled by June 1 eight other flights to and from Mindanao cities. Three flights are between Cebu and Davao. PAL will use six Q-400 and three Q-300 aircraft. The planes were bought from Bombardier Aerospace of Canada.

The thrice-a-day Cebu-Davao flights, which will use the 72-seater Q-400 aircraft, will also replace the twice-a-day Air Philippines schedule, Mr. Duerme added.

Other scheduled flights in Mindanao that will open on June 1 are between Cebu and General Santos, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro, Cebu and Ozamis, Zamboanga and Davao, and Cebu and Butuan. All will use the smaller 50-seater Q-300 aircraft.

Mr. Duerme said the company is looking forward to making more money out of these new flights involving missionary routes. The profitability of missionary routes is in question because of budget air fares.

"This is good for our economy and tourism. This will mean more money for the local economy," he said.

In his visit to the city last week, PAL President Jaime J. Bautista said the company was trying to strengthen its hold on the local market. — CQF

PIA Press Release
2008/04/22
PAL adds more Davao-Manila flights
by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (22 April) -- With Philippine Airlines load factor almost hitting 100 percent at the start of summer this year, an additional flight was added to its existing five daily the Davao-Manila flights.

Lawyer Domingo Duerme, PAL senior vice president for Mindanao said on Monday at the Kapehan sa Dabaw at SM's Café Rysus that present Davao-Manila flights are full that is why they decided to add another flight that will depart from Davao at 9:35 in the evening.

Duerme said they will run the newest flight until June and if the demand for more seats continues then they will consider making it a regular route.

Starting April 24, he said the schedule for Davao Manila flights are as follows 7:30 am, 1:55 pm, 4:25 pm, 7:20 pm, 8:40 pm and 9:355 pm.

He said this would indicate that there are more travelers and more money will be coming in to Davao.

Duerme also said by June they will also serve other shorter routes like Cebu-Butuan, Cebu-Davao, Cebu-General Santos, Cebu-Cagayan, Cebu-Ozamis, Cebu-Zamboanga and Zamboanga-Davao.

To service these routes he said they had acquired Q 400. These are nine Canadian aircrafts (72-seaters) valued at $1.5 million.

He said this is the PAL Express will have its hub in Cebu because their maintenance facilities are already set up there. They might in the future consider Davao as their third hub but he said it is very expensive to set up one.

Duerme however said that they haven't increased their fare and the promo rates are still being offered to the riding public.

He said although rising cost of fuel this could be one reason to increase its fares but so far they have not received orders to increase the fare rates. (PIA) [top]

^^ Hmm, why expensive? CebuPacific did make Davao their 3rd hub without further hesitation. I don't know what's the marketing approach of PAL but if they make Davao and the rest of Mindanao accessible, then that would be good.

I was thinking what if they revive those missionary routes by using PAL Express? CGY-DVO flights be resumed and the likes?

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES

Corporate News
PAL adds more Mindanao flights

DAVAO CITY — Philippine Airlines (PAL) has increased its Mindanao flights following its acquisition of nine small Bombardier aircraft for its Express brand, as it expects more traffic to tourist sites in the region.


Lawyer Domingo T. Duerme, the company’s vice-president for Mindanao sales, said the airline had decided to add another Davao City-Manila flight after it found out that its five-flights-a-day schedule, which covers 1,560 seats, is overbooked.

Mr. Duerme said PAL would use the 150-seater A-320 airplane for the additional night flight. "There are travelers who will go to Manila at night and report to their office in the morning," he said.

In December, the company added a fifth schedule to its Manila-Davao flight. Mr. Duerme said the latest addition is in response to the competition. PAL is trying to regain its number one position in the domestic market.

The company has also scheduled by June 1 eight other flights to and from Mindanao cities. Three flights are between Cebu and Davao. PAL will use six Q-400 and three Q-300 aircraft. The planes were bought from Bombardier Aerospace of Canada.

The thrice-a-day Cebu-Davao flights, which will use the 72-seater Q-400 aircraft, will also replace the twice-a-day Air Philippines schedule, Mr. Duerme added.

Other scheduled flights in Mindanao that will open on June 1 are between Cebu and General Santos, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro, Cebu and Ozamis, Zamboanga and Davao, and Cebu and Butuan. All will use the smaller 50-seater Q-300 aircraft.

Mr. Duerme said the company is looking forward to making more money out of these new flights involving missionary routes. The profitability of missionary routes is in question because of budget air fares.

"This is good for our economy and tourism. This will mean more money for the local economy," he said.

In his visit to the city last week, PAL President Jaime J. Bautista said the company was trying to strengthen its hold on the local market. — CQF

wow thats alot of seats.....plus 150 that will become 1710....one way....3420 round trip....mnl-dv0-mnl pa yan ng pal....very katkat....:banana:

^^ Hmm, why expensive? CebuPacific did make Davao their 3rd hub without further hesitation. I don't know what's the marketing approach of PAL but if they make Davao and the rest of Mindanao accessible, then that would be good.

I was thinking what if they revive those missionary routes by using PAL Express? CGY-DVO flights be resumed and the likes?

patience is a virtue....hehehehehe.....

dont worry bai...the will make davao their 3rd hub in the near future....that i am sure of...:cheers:

don't worry mga goys, ayaw namo cge pamugos anang dili gusto...hehehe...
there are lots of airline companies that are interested in making davao as their hub...yun nga lang its an international company...just like korean air (as per media release), and etc...soon DIA will be the country's main gateway....and its not impossible...time lang ang paabuton..db?

patience is a virtue....hehehehehe.....

dont worry bai...the will make davao their 3rd hub in the near future....that i am sure of...:cheers:

Hay at least naa na Iloilo-Davao direct 3x, starting May 8...A welcome relief for the Ilonggos, Davaoeños and especially Cotabateños.

hehehe. busy na jud aiu ang DIA ba. i hope magmaterialize ng Korean Air making our airport as a hub.

Hay at least naa na Iloilo-Davao direct 3x, starting May 8...A welcome relief for the Ilonggos, Davaoeños and especially Cotabateños.

mao jud...i hope to visit iloilo someday...wa pa jud ko ka anha diha.....kalibo lang at borakay napuntahan ko dyan....

i hope magmaterialize ng Korean Air making our airport as a hub.

If that were so, I wouldn't think DVO would be classified as a hub for KE, but more of a "focus city" status.

most probably, since koreans visit this side of the country

^^
yes, Manila, baguio, cebu and davao are the top 4 cities in the country wherein number of korean tourists are remarkable....
And baguio city, ang may pinaka maraming koreans...:yes::yes::yes:

It's in CNN kanina, i will quote "Philippine Airlines, one of Asia's oldest airline is planning to enter the low fare arena, which has been started by its regional competitors, since it cannot expand its services to the US because of the category 2 rated by the US aviation authority for the philippines' airports"...

so, makikipag compete na tlga ang PAL sa CEB, hindi lang sa CEB kung di sa mga regional wings ng mag big international airlines like Silk air, dragon air etc.na nag ooffer ng murang airfares, so lets fly up up and away:lol::lol::lol:..PAL was planning to put a direct flight from manila to New york(actually it has before) but for the reason that US authorities rated the philippine airports as category 2 from category 1, it would be hard for the PAL to penetrate NY and the rest of the US.:ohno:

It's in CNN kanina, i will quote "Philippine Airlines, one of Asia's oldest airline is planning to enter the low fare arena, which has been started by its regional competitors, since it cannot expand its services to the US because of the category 2 rated by the US aviation authority for the philippines' airports"...

so, makikipag compete na tlga ang PAL sa CEB, hindi lang sa CEB kung di sa mga regional wings ng mag big international airlines like Silk air, dragon air etc.na nag ooffer ng murang airfares, so lets fly up up and away:lol::lol::lol:..PAL was planning to put a direct flight from manila to New york(actually it has before) but for the reason that US authorities rated the philippine airports as category 2 from category 1, it would be hard for the PAL to penetrate NY and the rest of the US.:ohno:

:ohno:badbadbad... Siguro pag hindi pa tlga umayus ang rating natin sa USAA, siguro PAL will expand its newest air fleet PAL express para mag compete sa CEBPAC and other low fare airliners in regional. Like Singapore Airlines, they owned the Silk Air, Malaysia Airlines - Air Asia, Korean Air - Asiana Airlines, siguro Philippine Airlines - PAL express... gets? I don't think PAL mismo will enter the low fare arena, But for sure, it will be PAL express will enter that arena...^^

^^ Malaysia Airlines doesn't own Air Asia, both are separate entities. The former being a full-service, legacy carrier, while the latter is an LCC. The same goes for Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, both are separate full-service, legacy carriers.

It's in CNN kanina, i will quote "Philippine Airlines, one of Asia's oldest airline is planning to enter the low fare arena, which has been started by its regional competitors, since it cannot expand its services to the US because of the category 2 rated by the US aviation authority for the philippines' airports"...

so, makikipag compete na tlga ang PAL sa CEB, hindi lang sa CEB kung di sa mga regional wings ng mag big international airlines like Silk air, dragon air etc.na nag ooffer ng murang airfares, so lets fly up up and away:lol::lol::lol:..PAL was planning to put a direct flight from manila to New york(actually it has before) but for the reason that US authorities rated the philippine airports as category 2 from category 1, it would be hard for the PAL to penetrate NY and the rest of the US.:ohno:

compete din siya sa sariling sis company ang Air Phils. Naunsa na man ni atong flag-carrier!!!!!

compete din siya sa sariling sis company ang Air Phils. Naunsa na man ni atong flag-carrier!!!!!

No bro henji, PAL will only service those areas which are not currently serviced by its subsidiary, Air Phils...PAL will concentrate in the international market/regional market in asia, thus competing with CEBPAC, Silk Air, Dragon Air, Jet Star(Australia)...though Air Phils is already authourised or permitted by the government to bring the country's flag internationally, unfortunately, hindi pa full blown ang operation nila internationally, pero may mga seasonal international flights sila or shall i say chartered flights abroad...:)

Thursday, April 24, 2008
CEB cuts Davao-Bora one-way fare to P566
By Nelson C. Bagaforo

BORACAY -- Cebu Pacific (CEB), the country's single largest domestic airline and leading carrier to the Asean region, has reduced its year-round "Go" fare to Boracay, via Caticlan in Aklan, the gateway to the country's most popular tourist destination.

Starting on Tuesday, CEB has reduced the one-way fare for the Cebu-Boracay (via Caticlan) route from P688 to P288, exclusive of applicable taxes and surcharges.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

At the same time, the airline also offers a Davao-Boracay (Caticlan) service via Cebu. One-way fare for this domestic service has also been reduced, from P976 to P566.

The Cebu-Boracay (via Caticlan) route has been utilizing CEB's brand new French built ATR 72-500 aircraft manufactured by Avions de Transport Regional (ATR), based in Toulouse, France. ATR is the world leader in the 50- to 74- seater turboprop market.

"We offer the lowest 'Go' fares to encourage Filipinos to travel by air. We are giving them options, especially during summer. We want them to visit and explore the country's most popular beaches," RG T. Orense, Cebu Air's corporate communications manager, told Cebu and Davao editors and reporters invited by the airline to the four-day tour to this enchanting island, from April 19 to 22.

He said Cebu Pacific passengers from Davao City who travel to Boracay via Cebu will already be provided with two boarding passes upon checking in at Davao airport.

"This way, passengers don't have to line up to check-in upon reaching Cebu. They just have to pay for their terminal fee and wait for few minutes before boarding the aircraft that will fly them to Boracay (via Caticlan)," Orense said, adding that the airline wants to offer a direct service at a lower rate instead of a connecting flight, which may cost the traveler more.

With this new route, CEB is now flying nine times daily to Boracay from Manila and daily from Cebu.

CEB launched on April 3 the daily flight service Cebu-Boracay via Caticlan.

"With the arrival of four more ATR-500 aircraft this year, Cebu Pacific is expected to add more inter-island routes, giving Filipino travellers the chance to visit their desired destinations because of our lowest year-round lowest 'Go" fares," Orense said.

He said Cebu Pacific is expected to increase its fleet to 25 by the yearend with the delivery of two more Airbus and four more ATR-500 aircraft.

The Cebu-Boracay flight, according to Candice Iyog--CEB vice president for marketing and product, is part of the airline's commitment to boost tourism and business activities on this island.

"Boracay is a perfect island for vacation and every year, more and more tourists are drawn to this lovely paradise. This year, we are elated to take part in bringing Boracay closer to more people," she said.

Orense said the new route's load factor since it's launching is pegged at 82 percent.

"The Cebu-Boracay flight is always fully booked. But we have a problem with our return flight because the (ATR-500) aircraft can only accommodate 44-46 passengers, because of the small runway of the Caticlan airport," Orense said, but was quick to add the market is "very good."

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Boracay president Charlie Uy earlier said ATR-500 aircraft "is the first-ever biggest capacity aircraft landing in Boracay (through Caticlan airport)."

Entry points to Boracay include Caticlan and Kalibo in Aklan, with the latter now catering to 40 flights daily from other domestic airline carriers.

Tourism Secretary Ace Durano said the new route "is an immediate response to the anticipated demand for additional flight connections to Boracay, especially at the height of the summer season."

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/04/24/bus/ceb.cuts.davao.bora.one.way.fare.to.p566.html

No bro henji, PAL will only service those areas which are not currently serviced by its subsidiary, Air Phils...PAL will concentrate in the international market/regional market in asia, thus competing with CEBPAC, Silk Air, Dragon Air, Jet Star(Australia)...though Air Phils is already authourised or permitted by the government to bring the country's flag internationally, unfortunately, hindi pa full blown ang operation nila internationally, pero may mga seasonal international flights sila or shall i say chartered flights abroad...:)

ok salamat sa info. tanx

I think the Philippines should be able to get back it's ICAO rating soon. There's chismis that Kapitan want to inaugurate his new triple 7's on 080808 with a new route.

It will be nice to see that land in Davao, parang wala pa yatang landing ng 777 dito!

Saturday, April 26, 2008
CEB sees higher demand for Davao-Singapore service
By Nelson C. Bagaforo

BORACAY -- Cebu Pacific, the country's leading domestic airline, will launch its direct service from Davao to Singapore and Iloilo on May 8 as it pushes through with its commitment to make Davao as its third hub after Manila and Cebu.

The airline will utilize the 150-seater A319 aircraft, which will be based at Davao City International Airport along with its necessary crew and support.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

The airline will also launch its Davao-HongKong direct flight the following day.

"Our bookings for our Davao-Singapore direct service is almost full. So far, we have booked at least 124 passengers for that 150-seater aircraft that we will be using," said RG T. Orense, Cebu Air's corporate communications manager, told Sun.Star Davao in an interview here Monday.

Cebu Pacific flew in a group of editors and reporters from Visayas and Mindanao on this world-famous tropical island for a four-day tour on April 19-22.

CEB public relations consultant Charles Lim said the number of passengers who already booked for Davao-Singapore's maiden flight is very promising.

"It's a clear indication of a strong demand for such service," he said.

Orense is optimistic that more air travelers will book for both direct services -- Davao-Singapore and Davao-Iloilo -- before May 8.

"We have three weeks more left. We expect these maiden flights to be fully booked," he said, adding that the "market is really very promising."

With direct service from Davao to Singapore and Hong Kong, Dabawenyos traveling to these neighboring Asian countries do not have to go to Manila or Cebu to get access to air service to reach their destination.

At the same time, tourists and prospective investors can fly directly to Davao City if they wish to visit its tourist attractions or look for investment potentials in the area.

"This is part of our commitment to develop Davao as a gateway into the Philippines and make the country, particularly Davao or Mindanao, a more attractive destination for tourism and trade," said Lance Gokongwei, CEB president and chief executive officer, when he launched Davao as the airline's third hub last year.

He said their direct service from Cebu to Singapore and Hong Kong has been "very successful and there's no reason we can't do it in Davao."

"We recognize Davao as very attractive in terms of promoting trade and tourism. Davao offers the same potentials as Cebu," Gokongwei said.

Orense said the decision to make Davao as the airline's third hub is in preparation for a more expansive inter-island connectivity, as they are expecting for the arrival of more aircraft this year.

He also said the third hub also generates employment for Dabawenyos, claiming that a support crew is needed for the maintenance of the aircraft.

The Davao-Singapore non-stop service will fly three times weekly: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Meanwhile, the Davao-Hong Kong direct service will operate four times weekly every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

The one-way seat sale fare for the international services is at P999 exclusive of taxes and surcharges. After the seat sale, the lowest year round 'Go' fare Davao-Hong Kong is at P1,499, while Davao-Singapore is at P1,999.

The Davao-Iloilo direct domestic service flies every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and is introduced with a one-way seat sale fare of only P98. After the seat sale, the lowest year round 'Go' fare from Davao to Iloilo starts from P288.

Orense has encouraged travellers to book online thru the airline's website: www.pacificair.com.

"If you're booked online, you can also re-book online and get your refund online," he said.

lhttp://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/04/26/bus/ceb.sees.higher.demand.for.davao.singapore.service..html

I think the Philippines should be able to get back it's ICAO rating soon. There's chismis that Kapitan want to inaugurate his new triple 7's on 080808 with a new route.

It will be nice to see that land in Davao, parang wala pa yatang landing ng 777 dito!


yeah...dvo-lax-dvo...hahahahaha:banana:

Saturday, April 26, 2008
CEB sees higher demand for Davao-Singapore service
By Nelson C. Bagaforo

BORACAY -- Cebu Pacific, the country's leading domestic airline, will launch its direct service from Davao to Singapore and Iloilo on May 8 as it pushes through with its commitment to make Davao as its third hub after Manila and Cebu.

The airline will utilize the 150-seater A319 aircraft, which will be based at Davao City International Airport along with its necessary crew and support.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

The airline will also launch its Davao-HongKong direct flight the following day.

"Our bookings for our Davao-Singapore direct service is almost full. So far, we have booked at least 124 passengers for that 150-seater aircraft that we will be using," said RG T. Orense, Cebu Air's corporate communications manager, told Sun.Star Davao in an interview here Monday.

Cebu Pacific flew in a group of editors and reporters from Visayas and Mindanao on this world-famous tropical island for a four-day tour on April 19-22.

CEB public relations consultant Charles Lim said the number of passengers who already booked for Davao-Singapore's maiden flight is very promising.

"It's a clear indication of a strong demand for such service," he said.

Orense is optimistic that more air travelers will book for both direct services -- Davao-Singapore and Davao-Iloilo -- before May 8.

"We have three weeks more left. We expect these maiden flights to be fully booked," he said, adding that the "market is really very promising."

With direct service from Davao to Singapore and Hong Kong, Dabawenyos traveling to these neighboring Asian countries do not have to go to Manila or Cebu to get access to air service to reach their destination.

At the same time, tourists and prospective investors can fly directly to Davao City if they wish to visit its tourist attractions or look for investment potentials in the area.

"This is part of our commitment to develop Davao as a gateway into the Philippines and make the country, particularly Davao or Mindanao, a more attractive destination for tourism and trade," said Lance Gokongwei, CEB president and chief executive officer, when he launched Davao as the airline's third hub last year.

He said their direct service from Cebu to Singapore and Hong Kong has been "very successful and there's no reason we can't do it in Davao."

"We recognize Davao as very attractive in terms of promoting trade and tourism. Davao offers the same potentials as Cebu," Gokongwei said.

Orense said the decision to make Davao as the airline's third hub is in preparation for a more expansive inter-island connectivity, as they are expecting for the arrival of more aircraft this year.

He also said the third hub also generates employment for Dabawenyos, claiming that a support crew is needed for the maintenance of the aircraft.

The Davao-Singapore non-stop service will fly three times weekly: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Meanwhile, the Davao-Hong Kong direct service will operate four times weekly every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

The one-way seat sale fare for the international services is at P999 exclusive of taxes and surcharges. After the seat sale, the lowest year round 'Go' fare Davao-Hong Kong is at P1,499, while Davao-Singapore is at P1,999.

The Davao-Iloilo direct domestic service flies every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and is introduced with a one-way seat sale fare of only P98. After the seat sale, the lowest year round 'Go' fare from Davao to Iloilo starts from P288.

Orense has encouraged travellers to book online thru the airline's website: www.pacificair.com.

"If you're booked online, you can also re-book online and get your refund online," he said.

lhttp://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/04/26/bus/ceb.sees.higher.demand.for.davao.singapore.service..html

Its jus getting started for DIA...gogo our dear airport

how much kaya ang kinikita ng davao airport sa terminal fees, landing fees, parking fees(aircraft), rent of stalls noh?

what would be the ballpark figure kaya?

how much kaya ang kinikita ng davao airport sa terminal fees, landing fees, parking fees(aircraft), rent of stalls noh?

what would be the ballpark figure kaya?

as far as i remembr...last year domestic terminal fee is more/less P200 per passenger...so imagine ilang passengers ang gumagamit ng DIA everyday...then last year ang international terminal fee is more/less P500...so just imagine ilang international passengers ang mayroon ang DIA every day/week...di pa kasali ang mga parking fees, store tenants fee both outside and inside the airport..yung mga parking fee sa car park...at kung ano2x pa...

grabe tong PAL, ndi maka compete sa region (Asia Pacific), kaya ang kaya nalang nilang sabihin eh. Philippines number 1 airline, pero parang narin nahihirapan sila magcompete sa 5J..

yeah...dvo-lax-dvo...hahahahaha:banana:

dvo-lax-dvo is nice. but it is a trans-pacific flight. 777 has only 2 engines. the requirement is that all aircraft engineers in dvo should have etops rating to release twin-engine aircraft flying trans-pacific or trans-atlantic flights.

Sunday, April 27, 2008
Flight 541 families await release of settlement

FAMILIES of 110 of 131 victims of the ill-fated Air Philippines Flight 541 that crashed into a coconut plantation in the Island Garden City of Samal on April 19, 2000 are still hoping and waiting for the immediate release of the $165 million settlement.

The mother of one of the victims, Marjorie Cadungog, has died on April 24.

Reports reaching Sun.Star Davao said Zoraida Cadungog, 51, died of internal infection Thursday. She was also suffering from cervical cancer. Her body now lies at the Cosmopolitan in Camus.

Her son Jeff Cadungog admitted they are having financial difficulties. It was learned that just six months after the tragedy in 2000, their father died of cardiac arrest.

"Sa hospital pa lang baon na kami sa utang. Hanggang ngayon sa wake at libing. We fear that baka after the burial wala na kaming kakainin kasi sisingilin na kami sa mga nautangan namin. Baka nga rin hindi makapag-aral ang young brother ko at mga pamangkin (We are deeply in debt, and this has been made worse by our hospital bill. We fear we will have nothing to buy food with and our creditors will run after us. My brother and other relatives might not be able to go to school)," he said.

Kathy Fernando, sister of Flight 541 victim Karen Fernando, said it is for this reason that they are calling for the expeditious release of the money from the Lloyds of London, the insurance company of the supplier of the Air Philippines plane that crashed.

It was learned that as early as September 2007, they were already informed that the insurance company would be settling the case.

She said they have been complying with the voluminous documents needed for the release of the money but still nothing much happened after six months of waiting.

"After all the press releases they made about the settlement, wala man gihapon narelease," said the Fernandos. (BOT)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/04/27/news/flight.541.families.await.release.of.settlement.html

dvo-lax-dvo is nice. but it is a trans-pacific flight. 777 has only 2 engines. the requirement is that all aircraft engineers in dvo should have etops rating to release twin-engine aircraft flying trans-pacific or trans-atlantic flights.

ano ba yang lax?los angeles?where yang lax?
according to the airport authorities, they will just concentrate first in the asian region...and if there will be an increase of demand sa mga flights, they will start trans-pacific flights...
by the way, Davao International Airport already issued 32 permits(if im not mistaken) to 32 airline companies both local and international to service davao directly around the globe...but at present two international airline companies pa ang nag make use sa kanilang permits (Silk Air and Swirijaya Airlines).:)

^^yes LAX is in LA. it's no problem for dvo to handle trans-pacific flights but airliners should use 4-engine aircraft like B747 & A340. to cross the pacific, 4-engine aircraft is the safest because in the failure of one engine while in the middle of the pacific, there are still 3 engines to operate. in some special cases, twin-engines are also used for trans-oceans travel, but everybody: pilots, airliner & engineers should have etops rating to service the aircraft.

it's nice if dvo will be having 32 international airliners to operate. here in colombo, not even 10 airliners are coming here. if that will happen, dvo will need huge population of aircraft releasers & line maintenance. it is expensive for the airline to send it's own people to do the task, so usually airliners are using the third party to do the job. if this happens, it's time for us to go home & send application to dvo. :)

^ Just OT Sir, is it true that EK and UL are no longer 'partners'?

^ Just OT Sir, is it true that EK and UL are no longer 'partners'?

:lol: due to political reasons. EK is still holding a 42% share in UL. But the control of UL management is given back to UL.

dvo-lax-dvo is nice. but it is a trans-pacific flight. 777 has only 2 engines. the requirement is that all aircraft engineers in dvo should have etops rating to release twin-engine aircraft flying trans-pacific or trans-atlantic flights.

what does etops rating mean by the way?

what does etops rating mean by the way?

etops is an acronym for extended-range twin-engine operational performance standards. this allows twin-engine aircraft (example, the 777) to fly in areas wherein the nearest diversion airport is 120-minute flying time, such as in the large bodies of water or large mass of land.

for example, the 777 is crossing the pacific & suddenly one engine failed, so this makes the aircraft flying with only one engine is operating. this is an emergency situation, & in this situation, the aircraft should have the capability to fly to the nearest diversion airport with one engine operational in a given standard of 120-minute flying time. in earlier days, the standard is only 90-minute. now it goes up to 180-minute depending upon the aircraft used. so in ICAO rules, nobody can cross the pacific or atlantic or large mass of land without etops rating if they are using twin-engines. this rating applies to the aircarft, pilots & engineers who released the aircraft.

for 4-engine & 3-engine aircraft like B747, A340, A380, DC-10 & MD-11. No need for this etops rating. this only applies to twin-engines.

^^ ETOPS - Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards.
It can also mean Engines Turn Or People Swim. :laugh: :rofl: :D

^^ hahahaha. yan ang pabirong tawag sa ETOPS.

etops is an acronym for extended-range twin-engine operational performance standards. this allows twin-engine aircraft (example, the 777) to fly in areas wherein the nearest diversion airport is 120-minute flying time, such as in the large bodies of water or large mass of land.

for example, the 777 is crossing the pacific & suddenly one engine failed, so this makes the aircraft flying with only one engine is operating. this is an emergency situation, & in this situation, the aircraft should have the capability to fly to the nearest diversion airport with one engine operational in a given standard of 120-minute flying time. in earlier days, the standard is only 90-minute. now it goes up to 180-minute depending upon the aircraft used. so in ICAO rules, nobody can cross the pacific or atlantic or large mass of land without etops rating if they are using twin-engines. this rating applies to the aircarft, pilots & engineers who released the aircraft.

for 4-engine & 3-engine aircraft like B747, A340, A380, DC-10 & MD-11. No need for this etops rating. this only applies to twin-engines.

thanks man...:lol:

^^ ETOPS - Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards.
It can also mean Engines Turn Or People Swim. :laugh: :rofl: :D

hahahahaha!!! korek!!!:nuts:

^^ hahahaha. yan ang pabirong tawag sa ETOPS.

Davao LAX, don't be surprised! I bet we can get that service within 10 years if we can get more deregulation in the industry.

In the meantime probably not direct but hubbing through HK, Narita, Seoul should be possible within 5 years! Maybe even less you just need CX, and Asiana to start.

Actually I think it makes a lot of sense to fly a direct west coast - davao flight but with a thin line long range plane like the new 787. For the moment am not sure if they can fill up the triple 7's for a daily! There must be a ton of people from Mindanao on the west coast, easier to hub through Davao or take a land trip from DIA to other parts of the Island. THis is where having a low cost hub works very well in developing transport ties to Davao!

Night Dog what are you saying? The 777 can definitely fly Davao to LAX, Vietnam does the same route with Triple 7's and it's a longer flight. Same with CX and SQ, are you saying there's something in the ETOPs requirement that DIA must fulfill for the particular airline and airframe to get it's certification?

^^twin-engine aircraft can cross the pacific or atlantic or large mass of land as long as the airline, pilot & aircraft releasers have etops rating.

in vietnam's case, definitely they are allowed to cross the pacific using 777 because everybody involved in aircraft release have etops rating.

this is ICAO rule. so what i am saying, is that aircraft releasers in dvo should have etops rating to send back the aircraft to lax in direct flight.

can you tell me who are the releasers now in dvo? is it still the PAL line maintenance southern philippines?

^^for me, it is good for dvo to have direct flights to US. especially if lots of airlines will service this dvo-us flights. it's not only good for dvo, it's also good for us, aviation people scattered around the world. at least we have the option to go back home & work there. all of us here in abroad are watching these 3 locations in our country: Subic, Cebu & Davao. these are the 3 potentials for aircraft maintenace hub.

i clearly said that it is no problem for dvo to have direct flights to US as long as the airline will use 4-engine & 3-engine aircraft. otherwise, they can use twin-engine like the 777 provided the airline, pilots & releasers in dvo should have etops rating.

i see, definitely there are not etops rated guys locally, wala pang 777 dito, maybe for the A330 but it won't go accross the pacific anyway, this is something they will have to develop then, anyway hopefully sooner rather than later.

malutong makaw kaya ulit???? :lol:

RP signs air accord
with Macau for more flights

By Estrella Torres
Reporter


THE Philippines has signed an air agreement with Macau providing for more flights to China’s leisure and casino capital, said an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

DFA Undersecretary for Finance and Administration Franklin Ebdalin said the air agreement signed on April 24 in Macau provides for rights for more seat capacity for carriers of the Philippines. Ebdalin is vice chairman of the Philippine negotiating team for air talks with various countries.

Under the agreement, there will be an entitled 3,600-seat capacity for Manila to Macau flights per week and vice versa. Another 6,000 seats weekly will be allowed for combined weekly flights for Philippine carriers flying from Clark and Subic.

Ebdalin also said that outside Manila, there will be 3,500 seats allowed for carriers coming from Cebu, Davao and Tuguegarao.

“We obtained a better deal with Macau because it [referring to the agreement] takes care of all the requirements for all our carriers in terms of seats capacity,” said Ebdalin in a telephone interview on Wednesday.

He said, “This is short of open skies with Macau.”

The DFA official, meanwhile, will leave for Vancouver, Canada, to renegotiate the air agreement signed with the Canadian government owing to the demands for more flights going to North American territory.

The negotiations for expanded air agreement with Canada that will take place over the weekend seeks to allow more flights of up to 14 per week to Canada.

“There is a demand for more seats due to the increase in the number of Filipinos going to Canada, as well as tourists coming from Vancouver, and vice versa,” said Ebdalin.

The air agreement signed with Canada last year only allowed for four flights a week from Manila to Vancouver and vice versa. “We need at least 14 flights a week,” said Ebdalin.

The Philippines is set to negotiate for air agreements this year with countries like Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Russia, Finland, Ukraine and Turkey.

malutong makaw kaya ulit???? :lol:

RP signs air accord
with Macau for more flights

By Estrella Torres
Reporter


THE Philippines has signed an air agreement with Macau providing for more flights to China’s leisure and casino capital, said an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

DFA Undersecretary for Finance and Administration Franklin Ebdalin said the air agreement signed on April 24 in Macau provides for rights for more seat capacity for carriers of the Philippines. Ebdalin is vice chairman of the Philippine negotiating team for air talks with various countries.

Under the agreement, there will be an entitled 3,600-seat capacity for Manila to Macau flights per week and vice versa. Another 6,000 seats weekly will be allowed for combined weekly flights for Philippine carriers flying from Clark and Subic.

Ebdalin also said that outside Manila, there will be 3,500 seats allowed for carriers coming from Cebu, Davao and Tuguegarao.

“We obtained a better deal with Macau because it [referring to the agreement] takes care of all the requirements for all our carriers in terms of seats capacity,” said Ebdalin in a telephone interview on Wednesday.

He said, “This is short of open skies with Macau.”

The DFA official, meanwhile, will leave for Vancouver, Canada, to renegotiate the air agreement signed with the Canadian government owing to the demands for more flights going to North American territory.

The negotiations for expanded air agreement with Canada that will take place over the weekend seeks to allow more flights of up to 14 per week to Canada.

“There is a demand for more seats due to the increase in the number of Filipinos going to Canada, as well as tourists coming from Vancouver, and vice versa,” said Ebdalin.

The air agreement signed with Canada last year only allowed for four flights a week from Manila to Vancouver and vice versa. “We need at least 14 flights a week,” said Ebdalin.

The Philippines is set to negotiate for air agreements this year with countries like Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Russia, Finland, Ukraine and Turkey.


pero murag chartered lang man siguro ni? tanawun lang nato..

malutong makaw kaya ulit???? :lol:

RP signs air accord
with Macau for more flights

By Estrella Torres
Reporter


THE Philippines has signed an air agreement with Macau providing for more flights to China’s leisure and casino capital, said an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

DFA Undersecretary for Finance and Administration Franklin Ebdalin said the air agreement signed on April 24 in Macau provides for rights for more seat capacity for carriers of the Philippines. Ebdalin is vice chairman of the Philippine negotiating team for air talks with various countries.

Under the agreement, there will be an entitled 3,600-seat capacity for Manila to Macau flights per week and vice versa. Another 6,000 seats weekly will be allowed for combined weekly flights for Philippine carriers flying from Clark and Subic.

Ebdalin also said that outside Manila, there will be 3,500 seats allowed for carriers coming from Cebu, Davao and Tuguegarao.

“We obtained a better deal with Macau because it [referring to the agreement] takes care of all the requirements for all our carriers in terms of seats capacity,” said Ebdalin in a telephone interview on Wednesday.

He said, “This is short of open skies with Macau.”

The DFA official, meanwhile, will leave for Vancouver, Canada, to renegotiate the air agreement signed with the Canadian government owing to the demands for more flights going to North American territory.

The negotiations for expanded air agreement with Canada that will take place over the weekend seeks to allow more flights of up to 14 per week to Canada.

“There is a demand for more seats due to the increase in the number of Filipinos going to Canada, as well as tourists coming from Vancouver, and vice versa,” said Ebdalin.

The air agreement signed with Canada last year only allowed for four flights a week from Manila to Vancouver and vice versa. “We need at least 14 flights a week,” said Ebdalin.

The Philippines is set to negotiate for air agreements this year with countries like Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Russia, Finland, Ukraine and Turkey.

sana with this matutuloy na talaga ang flights ng air macau dito sa davao. i remember seeing their a321 do a proving flight here sa dia last year...

malutong makaw kaya ulit???? :lol:

RP signs air accord
with Macau for more flights

By Estrella Torres
Reporter


THE Philippines has signed an air agreement with Macau providing for more flights to China’s leisure and casino capital, said an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

DFA Undersecretary for Finance and Administration Franklin Ebdalin said the air agreement signed on April 24 in Macau provides for rights for more seat capacity for carriers of the Philippines. Ebdalin is vice chairman of the Philippine negotiating team for air talks with various countries.

Under the agreement, there will be an entitled 3,600-seat capacity for Manila to Macau flights per week and vice versa. Another 6,000 seats weekly will be allowed for combined weekly flights for Philippine carriers flying from Clark and Subic.

Ebdalin also said that outside Manila, there will be 3,500 seats allowed for carriers coming from Cebu, Davao and Tuguegarao.

“We obtained a better deal with Macau because it [referring to the agreement] takes care of all the requirements for all our carriers in terms of seats capacity,” said Ebdalin in a telephone interview on Wednesday.

He said, “This is short of open skies with Macau.”

The DFA official, meanwhile, will leave for Vancouver, Canada, to renegotiate the air agreement signed with the Canadian government owing to the demands for more flights going to North American territory.

The negotiations for expanded air agreement with Canada that will take place over the weekend seeks to allow more flights of up to 14 per week to Canada.

“There is a demand for more seats due to the increase in the number of Filipinos going to Canada, as well as tourists coming from Vancouver, and vice versa,” said Ebdalin.

The air agreement signed with Canada last year only allowed for four flights a week from Manila to Vancouver and vice versa. “We need at least 14 flights a week,” said Ebdalin.

The Philippines is set to negotiate for air agreements this year with countries like Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Russia, Finland, Ukraine and Turkey.

naa ko sa airport katung 1 ka adlaw , sa ilang sked naa man Macau didto , unsa na airlines kaha to?

^^makawit, cavite :lol: nyahahaha

naa ko sa airport katung 1 ka adlaw , sa ilang sked naa man Macau didto , unsa na airlines kaha to?

bro dinabaw, asian spirit has seasonal or chartered flights from macau-davao and v.v...i might be wrong, pero asian spirit ata...nabasa ko before..

naa ko sa airport katung 1 ka adlaw , sa ilang sked naa man Macau didto , unsa na airlines kaha to?

i guess it was a chartered flight..pacific pearl or asian spirit.

Nangandoy pa mo. wala pa man gani na open ang NAIA terminal 3.... sigh!!... Well, isog man kaha kaayo si Duterte time for him to rules ika nga...

don't worry mga goys, ayaw namo cge pamugos anang dili gusto...hehehe...
there are lots of airline companies that are interested in making davao as their hub...yun nga lang its an international company...just like korean air (as per media release), and etc...soon DIA will be the country's main gateway....and its not impossible...time lang ang paabuton..db?

Nangandoy pa mo. wala pa man gani na open ang NAIA terminal 3.... sigh!!... Well, isog man kaha kaayo si Duterte time for him to rules ika nga...


rules?

pwede i-bisaya nimo para masabtan?

Unsa gusto nimo nga spelling? rolls (egg rolls) hahaha.. pede ba... sabta ang statement bai. bisaya kay ng daku...

rules?

pwede i-bisaya nimo para masabtan?

Nangandoy pa mo. wala pa man gani na open ang NAIA terminal 3.... sigh!!... Well, isog man kaha kaayo si Duterte time for him to rules ika nga...

man stop thrashing this. with your kind of post u are picking a fight. you better be conscious of what u say here.

Nangandoy pa mo. wala pa man gani na open ang NAIA terminal 3.... sigh!!... Well, isog man kaha kaayo si Duterte time for him to rules ika nga...
hinay-hinay lang bai... maka-atubang jud kang Duterte ani..

Unsa gusto nimo nga spelling? rolls (egg rolls) hahaha.. pede ba... sabta ang statement bai. bisaya kay ng daku...

no, you should have used the word in singular form not plural para di maka lipong.

Did I say something wrong? I'm just telling the situation about NAIA 3 and then Davao will be the premier gateway? wala man cguro ko nag sulti og sakit sa buot diri sa forum. Sabi ko nga na time na ni Duterte para ma prove niya nga isog man lagi na na mayor.... Atubangon nako sya ngano man diay... hadlok ko? buang... wala man gani nahadlok aning daghan mortar diri Iraq diha pa ba.... Well basta ang ako lang wala ko nag hisgot nga makadaot sa thread nag sulti lang ko sa akong opinion... affected kaayo ang tao pag mao na ang bihunatan pod sa uban thread nga mag cge lang og bash.. is in it?

hinay-hinay lang bai... maka-atubang jud kang Duterte ani..

Aw oo diay no... sowee teacher. mao man kaha na.. pero be sure nga sakto sad ka.. pag research pod usahay.. kay sabi nga nila.. perfectionist is not perferct.... hahaha SUYA SILA...

no, you should have used the word in singular form not plural para di maka lipong.

^^ joker man diay ka bai :rofl:

^

Mukhang di to nag-iisip ano?

^^ :wave: welcome back po kuya davaoeagle :wave:


Here's one interesting youtube find, listen to the PA on board Sabadiha Airlines :lol:

Added: February 28, 2008
Landing at DAVAO international airport Mindanao Philippines from MANADO Sulawesi Indonesia, October 2007, Sriwijaya Air SJ610

2tMJz9CIfm8

^

Hi Neyo2, musta ka na dyan...how's life in Berlin! :)

^^ mabuti naman po, hindi po ako taga-berlin, ang uncle rajah ko lang po ;)

marami na pong mga upcoming projects ang davao po.... :cheers:

^^ mga imaginary projects ba yung upcoming projects ng davao po?

1% lang po ang imaginary, 99% po sigurado na po.... walang halong katkat po :lol: :cheers:

now is the maiden flight of CEBPac's Davao-Singapore flight balita ko fully book daw...the day after tomorrow will be CEBPac's Davao-HK flight...:banana:

Malaysian budget airline plans flights to Mindanao
Anna Barbara L. Lorenzo
1 April 2005
BusinessWorld

Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia is already looking at more flight destinations in the country even before its maiden flight to the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark, Pampanga on April 5.

AirAsia Chief Executive Officer Toni Fernandes yesterday said the airline would also like to fly directly to Davao, Cebu and Zamboanga from Kuala Lumpur and possibly Kota Kinabalu in six months.

Its one-way ticket to Clark from Kuala Lumpur costs P1,949, and from Kota Kinabalu, P1,799. A round trip, including travel taxes, insurance and administration fees, cost at least P5,000.

"Our direct investment here is $200,000. If we fly new destinations, we will need two additional planes, each costing about $30 million," Mr. Fernandes said.

He also said his company was not bothered by security concerns in Mindanao. AirAsia is the only budget carrier flying to Narathiwat, a Muslim province in Thailand.

As a new market, AirAsia expects Philippine flights to contribute at least 3% of total revenues. It also expects flights to be 80% full, with passengers averaging 200,000 to 300,000 annually.

"We want to bring Malaysians, Thais and Indonesians here. Many foreign tourists from Europe and America who use us to go to Phuket and Bali can also now go to the Philippines. There is tremendous potential for growth in the airline industry to be unlocked with low fares," Mr. Fernandes said.

AirAsia is just one of several no-frills carriers taking advantage of the country's "liberalized charter program," which aims to boost tourism, cheapen air travel for Filipinos overseas, and drive activity in airports outside Metro Manila.

Tiger Airways will launch daily flights to Clark from Singapore on April 4, while Thai Air Asia plans to run flights to Clark from Bangkok.

The government has prioritized airports in Clark and Subic for the charter program, but Civil Aeronautics Board Executive Director Tomas Manalac said international airports in Davao and Cebu could also be involved.

AirAsia will use only one aircraft for its daily flights to Clark. A 148-seater Boeing 737 will leave Kuala Lumpur at 7:20 a.m. and arrive in Clark at 11:15 a.m. The same aircraft will leave for Kota Kinabalu at 11:40 a.m. The 2:05 p.m. flight from Kota Kinabalu will arrive in Clark at 4:05 p.m., where it will again load passengers bound for Kuala Lumpur.

As much as 50% of all the seats on its first week of flying are already reserved.

Booking from the Philippines is done online, but Mr. Fernandes said the airline was in talk with mobile operators Smart Communications and Globe Telecom for SMS flight reservations - an option already offered in Malaysia.

Despite its low prices, Mr. Fernandes said AirAsia profits well from flying to more than 100 destinations in Asia. Sales also involve cargo services, in-flight advertising, and food sales on board aircrafts.

AirAsia is a subsidiary of Tune Air Sdn Bhd, with hubs at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Senai Airport in Malaysia, Bangkok International Airport in Thailand, and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Indonesia.

What happened? bakit hindi na tuloy?

Malaysian budget airline plans flights to Mindanao
Anna Barbara L. Lorenzo
1 April 2005
BusinessWorld
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=142271&page=3

Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia is already looking at more flight destinations in the country even before its maiden flight to the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark, Pampanga on April 5.

AirAsia Chief Executive Officer Toni Fernandes yesterday said the airline would also like to fly directly to Davao, Cebu and Zamboanga from Kuala Lumpur and possibly Kota Kinabalu in six months.

Its one-way ticket to Clark from Kuala Lumpur costs P1,949, and from Kota Kinabalu, P1,799. A round trip, including travel taxes, insurance and administration fees, cost at least P5,000.

"Our direct investment here is $200,000. If we fly new destinations, we will need two additional planes, each costing about $30 million," Mr. Fernandes said.

He also said his company was not bothered by security concerns in Mindanao. AirAsia is the only budget carrier flying to Narathiwat, a Muslim province in Thailand.

As a new market, AirAsia expects Philippine flights to contribute at least 3% of total revenues. It also expects flights to be 80% full, with passengers averaging 200,000 to 300,000 annually.

"We want to bring Malaysians, Thais and Indonesians here. Many foreign tourists from Europe and America who use us to go to Phuket and Bali can also now go to the Philippines. There is tremendous potential for growth in the airline industry to be unlocked with low fares," Mr. Fernandes said.

AirAsia is just one of several no-frills carriers taking advantage of the country's "liberalized charter program," which aims to boost tourism, cheapen air travel for Filipinos overseas, and drive activity in airports outside Metro Manila.

Tiger Airways will launch daily flights to Clark from Singapore on April 4, while Thai Air Asia plans to run flights to Clark from Bangkok.

The government has prioritized airports in Clark and Subic for the charter program, but Civil Aeronautics Board Executive Director Tomas Manalac said international airports in Davao and Cebu could also be involved.

AirAsia will use only one aircraft for its daily flights to Clark. A 148-seater Boeing 737 will leave Kuala Lumpur at 7:20 a.m. and arrive in Clark at 11:15 a.m. The same aircraft will leave for Kota Kinabalu at 11:40 a.m. The 2:05 p.m. flight from Kota Kinabalu will arrive in Clark at 4:05 p.m., where it will again load passengers bound for Kuala Lumpur.

As much as 50% of all the seats on its first week of flying are already reserved.

Booking from the Philippines is done online, but Mr. Fernandes said the airline was in talk with mobile operators Smart Communications and Globe Telecom for SMS flight reservations - an option already offered in Malaysia.

Despite its low prices, Mr. Fernandes said AirAsia profits well from flying to more than 100 destinations in Asia. Sales also involve cargo services, in-flight advertising, and food sales on board aircrafts.

AirAsia is a subsidiary of Tune Air Sdn Bhd, with hubs at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Senai Airport in Malaysia, Bangkok International Airport in Thailand, and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Indonesia.

What happened? bakit hindi na tuloy?

PAL Express links 22 rural routes
05/08/2008 | 03:44 AM
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BACOLOD CITY, Philippines - PAL Express, the new, low-fares brand of Philippine Airlines, will serve 22 inter-island routes at the outset, including some provincial points currently without air service or underserved by other players, said PAL president Jaime Bautista.

"With PAL Express, Philippine Airlines is reassuming its traditional mandate of providing quality, affordable air service to outlying communities. Such air link has historically acted as a spur for the development of these areas," said Bautista.

"PAL Express also allows PAL to offer a low-fare yet high-value alternative in many trunkline and tourist routes such as here in Caticlan," he added during arrival ceremonies of the inaugural PAL Express flight from Manila Tuesday.

Caticlan, gateway to the resort island of Boracay, is the first destination of PAL Express, which will operate 12 flights daily from Manila starting Thursday.

Brand-new, 50-seater Bombardier Q300 turbo-propeller aircraft are deployed on the high-traffic route.

PAL Express will dramatically expand its network over the next two months, with service scheduled to be launched on 22 routes.

Thirteen of those new routes emanate from PAL Express' main hub of Cebu, where operations start May 19 with services to five points - Caticlan, Bacolod, Tacloban, Butuan and General Santos.

Other PAL executives onboard the maiden flight were deputy chief executive officer Henry So Uy and assistant vice president for sales Antonio Herrera.

On hand to welcome the PAL delegation were Aklan Vice Governor Gabrielle Calizo, members of the travel trade, and representatives from the media.

On May 26, three more services will operate out of Cebu: Davao, with thrice-daily flights; Iloilo, twice daily; and Puerto Princesa, a single flight everyday.

On June 23, four new destinations will be served from Cebu - Dipolog, Ozamiz, Cagayan de Oro
and Zamboanga, with the last service proceeding onward to Davao and back - rounding out the Cebu hub network for now.

PAL Express' other hub in Manila will add several new routes in July: Surigao, Legazpi, Virac and Cauayan (Isabela) on July 21, and San Jose (Occidental Mindoro), Calbayog and San Fernando (La Union) on July 26.

With PAL Express' entry, Surigao, Cauayan and San Fernando, which have gone without air service for many years now, will once more enjoy a regular air link to Manila - a service PAL first provided these small cities in the 1980s.

Travelers to Virac, San Jose, Ozamiz and Calbayog would also benefit from PAL Express' upgraded service and competitive fares. Currently, these points are underserved by existing carriers. - Sun.Star Bacolod

^^ wtf! rural routes? :bash:

^^
O ayaw mo pa non? Lahat ng rural destinations originate from Cebu, our Queen. Dapat happy ka diba? :cheers:

^^ iba din pala mind setting mo...

Earlier this day, the maiden flight of CebuPacific Flight 5J347/5J38 from Davao to Iloilo and back non-stop was successful.

The lowest fare that CebuPacific can offer for non-stop DVO-ILO-DVO flight is P1600+.
CebuPacific flies to and from Davao and Iloilo, three times weekly (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday)

Flight 5J458 leaves Davao at 6:15AM and arrives Iloilo at 7:20AM.
Flight 5J457 leaves Iloilo at 7:50AM and arrives Davao at 8:55AM.

Flights between Iloilo and Davao (vice versa) daily thru Cebu are still existing as an alternative option.

wow..great news for maiden flights to Singapore and Iloilo...how about the one in Hong Kong?was it also succesfull?was it also fooly booked?i just hope that not only cebu pacific will make Davao as its hub but also other major airlines like PAL.

wow..great news for maiden flights to Singapore and Iloilo...how about the one in Hong Kong?was it also succesfull?was it also fooly booked?i just hope that not only cebu pacific will make Davao as its hub but also other major airlines like PAL.

bahala na sila...sila ray magmahay, they said its expensive to set a hub here.(as per previous article)

ang dami na pong good news dito! grabe!!

eh... may added international routes na ba?

gusto ko pa naman sa Europe! wishing...

Earlier this day, the maiden flight of CebuPacific Flight 5J347/5J38 from Davao to Iloilo and back non-stop was successful.

The lowest fare that CebuPacific can offer for non-stop DVO-ILO-DVO flight is P1600+.
CebuPacific flies to and from Davao and Iloilo, three times weekly (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday)

Flight 5J458 leaves Davao at 6:15AM and arrives Iloilo at 7:20AM.
Flight 5J457 leaves Iloilo at 7:50AM and arrives Davao at 8:55AM.

Flights between Iloilo and Davao (vice versa) daily thru Cebu are still existing as an alternative option.

sakay ka na bernie hehe

Friday, May 09, 2008
CEB's third hub opens here
By Carlo P. Mallo

CEBU Pacific (CEB), the country's leading domestic airline and carrier to Asean region, launched Thursday its direct service to Singapore and Iloilo City from Davao City, the airline's third hub after Manila and Cebu.

Airline officials said they see a "very promising market" for this new service that utilizes CEB's newly acquired A-319 aircraft.


The maiden flight to Iloilo, which left Davao City at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, carried 138 passengers for the 150-seater aircraft.

For Singapore, which left the Davao City International Airport at 8 last night, it was fully-booked.

Starting Friday, CEB will also start flying directly to Hong Kong four times a week from the Davao International Airport.

Cebu Pacific flies directly from Davao to Singapore three times a week.

Candice Iyog, CEB vice president for marketing, said that with Davao as their third hub, a A319 aircraft will be stationed at the Davao airport.

"We are the only domestic airline that has direct flights from Davao to Singapore, Hong Kong, and Iloilo," Iyog said during a press conference Thursday.

Iyog added that the maiden flights of the three new routes have been very promising.

"Even our forward bookings are already full," Iyog said.

"The first flight from Iloilo today (Thursday) was very promising, as it was full," Iyog said.

The first direct flight from Davao to Singapore was last night at 8 p.m. while the first direct flight from Davao to Hong Kong is at 8:40 p.m. tonight.

"We are hopeful that this will make Davao and Mindanao a more attractive destination for tourism and trade," Iyog said.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/05/09/bus/ceb.s.third.hub.opens.here.html

Cebu Pacific starts Iloilo-Davao direct service today


Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier to the ASEAN region, inaugurates its non-stop Iloilo-Davao service starting today.

The Iloilo-Davao thrice weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday) service departs from Iloilo at 7:50am and arrives in Davao at 8:55am. The Davao-Iloilo flight is also scheduled to operate every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. The flight departs from Davao at 6:15am and arrives in Iloilo at 7:20am.

CEB is the only airline operating a non-stop service between Iloilo and Davao. It also operates four daily flights from Iloilo to Manila and a daily service to Cebu.

“We hope to stimulate tourism and trade between Iloilo and Davao with the start of our non-stop service between these two progressive cities. We know that our low fares and convenient schedule for this route will encourage more people to explore these local destinations.” Candice Iyog, CEB VP for marketing and product said.

Iyog explained that CEB’s inter-island connection endeavors to promote domestic tourism within the Visayas and Mindanao provinces. “We are very positive that many first-time flyers from Iloilo and the entire Panay Island can now enjoy the convenience of traveling to Davao in the shortest time possible,” she explained.

CEB offers a P288 one-way year round fare from Iloilo to Davao. The fare is exclusive of government taxes and applicable surcharges.

For bookings and other information, visit www.cebupacificair.com.

Now on its 13th year, CEB operates flights to 21 domestic destinations and flies to 14 and soon to be 16 international destinations with the addition of Kaohsiung and Kota Kinabalu in the coming months.


Cebu Pacific inaugurates Davao hub


Cebu Pacific (CEB), the country’s leading domestic airline and carrier to the ASEAN region, will formally launch its Davao hub operations on May 8 to serve the island of Mindanao.

The new hub, CEB’s third after Manila and Cebu, services 4 domestic and 2 international destinations, including direct services to Hong Kong and Singapore. Bangkok and Macau are also accessible through connecting flights via Cebu.

CEB is the only airline operating both Davao-Iloilo and Davao-Hong Kong routes and is the only Filipino carrier offering the Davao-Singapore service.

Candice Iyog, CEB vice president for marketing and product, said, “We are making Davao our third hub in order to make the city and the rest of Mindanao more accessible for tourism and trade. We understand the need to offer a more convenient and affordable service out of Davao and hope that the public will take advantage of these new services.”

CEB, which operates the youngest fleet in the country, flew 5.5 million passengers in 2007 and expects to exceed seven million passengers this year.

Undersecretary Eduardo Jarque from the Department of Tourism said, “We are very excited about these new flights. This is a significant milestone because it opens up more of our islands to more travelers. This is also a good indicator that our tourism industry is healthy and doing well.”

The lowest one-way year round ‘Go’ fare for the Davao-Iloilo service starts at P288, while the fare for Davao-Hong Kong starts at P1,499. Moreover, one-way year round ‘Go’ fare for Davao-Singapore starts at P1,999. Fare is exclusive of taxes and applicable surcharges.

Now in its 13th year, CEB operates flights to 21 domestic destinations and flies to 14 and soon to be 16 international destinations with the addition of Kaohsiung and Kota Kinabalu in the coming months.


Cebu Pacific inaugurates Singapore-Davao service


Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading domestic airline with the most number of flights and destinations from the Philippines to the ASEAN region, inaugurates its Singapore-Davao service today.

The non-stop Singapore-Davao A319 service is offered three-times weekly (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday). The flight departs from Singapore at 11:59pm and arrives at the Davao International Airport at 3:15am the following day. The flight to Singapore departs from Davao at 08:00pm and arrives at the Singapore Budget Terminal at 11:15pm. The Davao-Singapore service is also scheduled to operate every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Candice Iyog, CEB Vice President for Marketing and Product said, “We are very excited to be operating a direct service from Singapore to Davao because we know that this new offering will entice many Singaporeans and foreign travelers alike to visit the rich island of Mindanao with its wonderful adventure and leisure attractions.”

We know that our trademark low fares will encourage many Filipinos in the Southern cities of the Philippines to travel to Singapore, one of Asia’s most vibrant and progressive cities.”

CEB is the only Filipino airline operating a direct Singapore-Davao service. It also operates a four-times weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday) service from Singapore to Cebu. The airline operates a daily flight from Singapore to Manila; that will become a twice daily service starting June 30, 2008.

CEB offers a SGD 69 one-way year round fare from Singapore to Davao, Cebu, and Manila. This is 68% lower than the current fares for these routes. The fare is exclusive of government taxes and applicable surcharges.

Iyog added, “The best way to book your flights is through www.cebupacificair.com, though this is also available through accredited travel agents.”

Now on its 13th year, CEB operates flights to 21 domestic destinations and flies to 14 and soon to be 16 international destinations with the addition of Kaohsiung and Kota Kinabalu in the coming months.

Finally!

The Good news are flooding!! Keep it up Davao!

^^ when are they going to inaugurate the dvo-la, dvo-darwin and dvo-fra flights? :)

^^ah..uhm...ewan! hehe!!

Good Morning po neyoneyo!!

:wave: hello kuya

sana mag-karoon ng intercontinental flights, so far puro lang regional flights po.. :cheers:

when are they going to inaugurate the dvo-la, dvo-darwin and dvo-fra flights? :)

Davao-Frankfurt, non-stop/direct? Is there demand for that? Are there a lot of Germans there in Davao?

Davao-Frankfurt, non-stop/direct? Is there demand for that? Are there a lot of Germans there in Davao?

yes there are alot of germans residing in davao city and its immediate environs. they even have a club that meets every week. but there is no need for a dvo-fra flight. they can just get the dvo-sing flight and connect to fra.

^^ Didn't know that. :colgate: Yeah, DVO-FRA would be a stretch, better route flights via the Southeast Asian transit hubs of SIN and BKK, and maybe even HKG. LH already pulled its operations from the Philippines to tap into the lucrative China travel market, and with it goes our German connections. :(

Davao-Frankfurt, non-stop/direct? Is there demand for that? Are there a lot of Germans there in Davao?

for me, the main reason why there should be a long haul flight to and from fra is to service the pinoys (mindanaons) living/working in europe and middle east, they are the ones who'll make the long haul flight economically viable. :cheers:

yes there are alot of germans residing in davao city and its immediate environs. they even have a club that meets every week. but there is no need for a dvo-fra flight. they can just get the dvo-sing flight and connect to fra.

example-> fra-sing (LH) then sing-dvo (5J), or vice versa = expensive po cguro! :lol: at mahirap po kumuha ng connection po...

^^ Didn't know that. :colgate: Yeah, DVO-FRA would be a stretch, better route flights via the Southeast Asian transit hubs of SIN and BKK, and maybe even HKG. LH already pulled its operations from the Philippines to tap into the lucrative China travel market, and with it goes our German connections. :(

hmmm i believe my connection din po yan sa fraport fiasco :lol: , correct me if im wrong, LH is still servicing Manila (most of the time though, through their Star Alliance partners), their planes just stop at Guanzhou, Bangkok or Singapore.

^^ LH's Asian Star Alliance partners are SQ, TG, OZ, and I think one more, just can't remember which one.

example-> fra-sing (LH) then sing-dvo (5J), or vice versa = expensive po cguro! :lol: at mahirap po kumuha ng connection po...

Or, another way of going about it is DVO-SIN on Silk Air and SIN-FRA on SQ, both airlines are under SIA's corporate umbrella. Although, SQ and LH are Star Alliance partners as well, so connection schedules would be seamless if one is to travel from DVO all the way to FRA.

^^ Didn't know that. :colgate: Yeah, DVO-FRA would be a stretch, better route flights via the Southeast Asian transit hubs of SIN and BKK, and maybe even HKG. LH already pulled its operations from the Philippines to tap into the lucrative China travel market, and with it goes our German connections. :(

baka Dava- France sir kimber :lol:

I thnik we need a flight from Middle East diba? maraming mga workers natin nanggaling pa ng Cotabato & other parts of Mindanao

^^ I agree. The Middle East is potential profitable market to provide service to and from Mindanao than Europe, for now at least, since there are considerably more OFWs working there. If they can persuade any of the Middle Eastern carriers or a major Asian carrier to mount flights between the two points, all the better. :okay:

baka Dava- France sir kimber :lol:

:lol: You might be right on that one also. FRA is the Olympic country code for France. :okay:

^^ LH's Asian Star Alliance partners are SQ, TG, OZ, and I think one more, just can't remember which one.



Or, another way of going about it is DVO-SIN on Silk Air and SIN-FRA on SQ, both airlines are under SIA's corporate umbrella. Although, SQ and LH are Star Alliance partners as well, so connection schedules would be seamless if one is to travel from DVO all the way to FRA.

yup but still very expensive for the traveling pinoys... that's why i wish 5J can initiate a low-budget dvo-sing-fra-sing-dvo flight...

I thnik we need a flight from Middle East diba? maraming mga workers natin nanggaling pa ng Cotabato & other parts of Mindanao

qatar airways' bln/fra-doha-sing-ceb vv. is doing good ... sana qatar will extend the stretch up to dvo, kahit na ala silkair lang (30 mins. stopover) to pick up the kababayans from sultan kudarat, lanao and cotabato at the DIA :cheers:

^^ BLN? You mean Berlin?

^^ BLN? You mean Berlin?

or txl ;) die Bundeshauptstadt po, kung saan po temporarily nakatira si uncle rajah :)

^^ TXL (Tegel) and THF (Tempelhof), although both airports will cease operations when the new Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport (BER) becomes operational by 2012 at the earliest. :colgate:

^^ TXL (Tegel) and THF (Tempelhof), although both airports will cease operations when the new Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport (BER) becomes operational by 2012 at the earliest. :colgate:

it still carries the code SXF pa po, sayang po ang txl at thf, uncle rajah will miss po those airports :cry:

qatar airways' bln/fra-doha-sing-ceb vv. is doing good ... sana qatar will extend the stretch up to dvo, kahit na ala silkair lang (30 mins. stopover) to pick up the kababayans from sultan kudarat, lanao and cotabato at the DIA :cheers:

yes i guess this will be a good idea..most of the filipinos riding qatar from cebu are infact from mindanao...southern mindanao for a fact. so if qatar does ala silk air, i guess they will have good business here in dvo.

:wave: hello kuya

sana mag-karoon ng intercontinental flights, so far puro lang regional flights po.. :cheers:
oo nga eh!!

sana meron nang flights to New Zealand perhaps! hehe!!

pero possible naman kung Sydney diba?

^^ Flights originating from any destination on earh is possible to reach Davao City. The all-important question is, is there a demand for such flights?

^^ Flights originating from any destination on earh is possible to reach Davao City. The all-important question is, is there a demand for such flights?

with the middle east in mind, yes there is a demand for such flights....new zealand is out of the question. baka sydney pa pwede....

from the Singapore Changi Airport (http://changiairport.com)
http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/1286/changiairportfp3.jpg

from the Hong Kong International Airport (http://www.hongkongairport.com)
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oo nga eh!!

sana meron nang flights to New Zealand perhaps! hehe!!

pero possible naman kung Sydney diba?

there was a news before that there will be a direct flight from davao to darwin, Northern Territory state in australia, since the Northern Territory state in australia is a participant in the BIMP-Eaga, and it's still a plan right now. sana matuloy na...

from the Singapore Changi Airport (http://changiairport.com)
http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/1286/changiairportfp3.jpg

from the Hong Kong International Airport (http://www.hongkongairport.com)
http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/1364/hkiadeparturesfw4.jpg


nindot pamation nga naa nay direct flight gikan/padulong SING

there was a news before that there will be a direct flight from davao to darwin, Northern Territory state in australia, since the Northern Territory state in australia is a participant in the BIMP-Eaga, and it's still a plan right now. sana matuloy na...
yeah! sana nga matuloy! pero, kelan pa 'yon?

Uniquely Singapore

The idea of traveling usually spells fun and excitement. You will experience it when you go to Singapore City via Cebu Pacific Airline’s direct flight from Davao to Singapore, which operates three times weekly or every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Last May 8 the staff of Cebu Pacific (CEB) launched in this city their maiden flight led by PR consultant Charles Lim, assistant manager corporate communications RG Orense, and group corporate communications manager Viveca Singson.

Lynelle Seow Lui-Chern, area director for Philippines and Brunei at the Singapore Tourism Board in Manila, also graced the launching event last week.

CEB is the biggest airline serving Davao and it offers the most flights and routes at the lowest year-round fares. CEB is the only Philippine carrier operating the new route to Singapore.

This prestigious airline is the fastest growing domestic and international operation that offers more than 1,000 flights per week.

Other direct flight services of CEB include Hong Kong, which operates four times weekly and Iloilo, which is three times weekly.

In Singapore, it is nice to stay at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa located on Siloso Beach on the island of Sentosa. This very attractive resort is Singapore’s first and only beachfront hotel.

Sales manager Diana Ong said the resort is only 15 minutes from Singapore’s main business and shopping districts, 30 minutes from Changi Airport and is easily accessible by public and private transportations via the causeway bridge.

Blending beautifully with the surrounding environment, the resort features 459 guest rooms and suites that are elegantly appointed in natural colors and materials, she said.

“All rooms have private balconies with the option of overlooking the hills of Fort Siloso, or the lush gardens and breathtaking views of the sea beyond,” she said.

Ong said the resort provides facilities to make it a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Director of marketing Ogie Manuel said Filipinos usually visit their resort during April and May or any other special occasions. He said locals from United Kingdom, Australia, China, Russia, America and Germany visit their resort very often.

Manuel, who is a Filipino himself, said there are four of them who are employed at Rasa Sentosa Resort.

To get some more fun and excitement during your stay, Singapore Flyer is the newest and world-class visitor attraction.

Singapore Flyer is the bigger and improved version of The Eye in London City, England. The duration of ride is about 30 minutes and is operational 14 hours a day. It comprises 28 fully-airconditioned and UV protected capsules that can comfortably carry up to 28 people each. You can have a good look of Singapore City from Changi Airport to Sentosa Island and beyond into parts of Malaysia and Indonesia.

Every year Singapore has its newest attraction. It can build a new structure or business establishment from one to two years time.

This is just one of the reasons why Singapore is the best tourist destination to visit. It is uniquely Singapore indeed.

http://www.dailymirror.ph/pep&events05132008.html

My fearless forecast is that assuming they have the capacity, 5J will up it's flight to HK and Sing to daily within a year!

My fearless forecast is that assuming they have the capacity, 5J will up it's flight to HK and Sing to daily within a year!

the same as what happened to singapore airline's regional wing-silk air...ilang flights lang meron sila in a week before, but now they already got daily flights to and from singapore-davao...:)

My fearless forecast is that assuming they have the capacity, 5J will up it's flight to HK and Sing to daily within a year!

i had a talk with my cousin who works for 5J. the dvo-sing and dvo-hk is packed solid for the next 3 mos...

i had a talk with my cousin who works for 5J. the dvo-sing and dvo-hk is packed solid for the next 3 mos...

ows, e di galing pala. CEBs investment is sustained by full bookings. Their investment will paying off on quite some time.

If that is the case, we can expect a change to a daily flight frequency on both routes before the year ends . :cheers:

^^

yeah.. but hardly hit is silk air...i hear that they are cutting their flights to 5 times weekly from 7 times weekly because of the 5J effect.

imagine 5J charges the passenger 10K++ RT all while MI is charging 21k++ RT all in.

how can you beat the 5J price....?

How much is Silk Air compared to CebuPacific for DVO-SIN flights?

^^

yeah.. but hardly hit is silk air...i hear that they are cutting their flights to 5 times weekly from 7 times weekly because of the 5J effect.

imagine 5J charges the passenger 10K++ RT all while MI is charging 21k++ RT all in.

how can you beat the 5J price....?

for me lng ha...sana cebpac na ang last airlinr na magservice ng dvo-sin...kasi with silk air and cebpac, enough na yan for the people of davao and mindanao...sayang naman if mawawala ang silk air if mag increase ang demands ng flights, dagdagan nlng ang aircfraft nila servicing the flight route...maganda din kasi na may international airline company na pumapasok sa davao...
and i do hope na since the dvo-hk and dvo-sin services are getting much popularity sana more international flights to other international destinations will open, servicing from davao to the rest of the world...maybe asian destinations muna, like macau, bangkok, KL, japan, south korea (since pada ng dami ang mga koreans sa davao, and i heard they will put a business in the city), kota kinabalu, taipei and sana mabalik ang palau to davao v.v.
im just wondering kung ano ang na benefit ng davao city sa ASEAN Tourism Forum, kasi pagkatapos ng Forum na yun, wala namang flights na nag open sa mga countries na kabilang sa forum, my questions is, na like ba nila ang davao pagkatapos ng forum?

more airlines per route the better, more competition and this will keep them all honest with their pricing (look how different the price of the old flight to singapore was)

the reason i make my fearless forecast is even if silk air stayed, what has been shown is that lower prices in air travel increases the market! can you imagine if tiger air or air asia flew that davao sing route the prices would be 4k to8k only surely enlarging the market!

it's not only that people in davao and of course mindanao (who would hub to davao) wanting to go out, just as strong is the impetus of the ofw's in singa and hk to visit more often if they can afford it!

5J will need to base more than 1 plane if it's to hub it properly there, perhaps another one in the meantime (though I'm not sure how many more they are expecting for delivery and how their operational mix is scheduled), if they have that they can do night flights to parts of china and korea (abot ba dyan ang A319?) already, more tourists!

How much is Silk Air compared to CebuPacific for DVO-SIN flights?

silk air 21K++
cebu pac 10K++

11K++ difference..if i were a tourist, i would take the 5J flight and spend the 11K shopping...

Friday, May 16, 2008
Manado-Davao direct air service to boost Mindanao tourism: exec
By Carlo P. Mallo
Sunstar Davao

FOR 2007, it was primarily the domestic market that spurred the tourism industry in Davao City and the neighboring provinces in Southern Mindanao, but the entry of a direct flight from the provincial capital of North Sulawesi in Indonesia is a welcome development.

According to Angel Puentespina, president of the Davao Association of Travel Agencies, the tourism industry of Davao was fueled by the domestic market itself.

"But the entry of flights from Manado will be welcomed," Puentespina said during the round table discussion with key tourism players from Manado on Wednesday.

The Manado-Davao air route was previously serviced by the Indonesia-based Merpati Airlines, but was eventually stopped.

"There was an increase in air traffic from Metro Manila and from the Visayas to Davao," Puentespina said, an indication that local tourists continue to visit Davao Region and neighboring areas.

The Data president also said that the increase in the air traffic also brought greater connectivity of the islands, especially with Visayas and Mindanao.

Also, Puentespina said the passenger load of airlines in the city also increased by almost 12 to 15 percent for the first quarter of 2008 compared to the passenger load of airlines for the same period in 2007.

Puentespina also said that an additional flight from Manado, Indonesia would be a welcome development in order to jumpstart the sub-regional tourism traffic.

The roundtable discussion with counterparts from Manado, Indonesia Thursday was made possible upon the invitation of the Indonesian Consulate in Davao City.

^^
kung muabli na ang ing-aning flight possible ba na pag-adto sa Jakarta, ing-ani ang route na Davao-Manado-Jakarta?

kay akong ate man gud kay Davao-Singapore-Jakarta ang route...

^^
kung muabli na ang ing-aning flight possible ba na pag-adto sa Jakarta, ing-ani ang route na Davao-Manado-Jakarta?

kay akong ate man gud kay Davao-Singapore-Jakarta ang route...

ofcourse its possible given that the same airline also serves the manado-jakarta route... Its like if youre from singapore and you are flying with PAL, you can surely buy a ticket from Manila-Davao...

Friday, May 16, 2008
Manado-Davao direct air service to boost Mindanao tourism: exec
By Carlo P. Mallo
Sunstar Davao

FOR 2007, it was primarily the domestic market that spurred the tourism industry in Davao City and the neighboring provinces in Southern Mindanao, but the entry of a direct flight from the provincial capital of North Sulawesi in Indonesia is a welcome development.

According to Angel Puentespina, president of the Davao Association of Travel Agencies, the tourism industry of Davao was fueled by the domestic market itself.

"But the entry of flights from Manado will be welcomed," Puentespina said during the round table discussion with key tourism players from Manado on Wednesday.

The Manado-Davao air route was previously serviced by the Indonesia-based Merpati Airlines, but was eventually stopped.

"There was an increase in air traffic from Metro Manila and from the Visayas to Davao," Puentespina said, an indication that local tourists continue to visit Davao Region and neighboring areas.

The Data president also said that the increase in the air traffic also brought greater connectivity of the islands, especially with Visayas and Mindanao.

Also, Puentespina said the passenger load of airlines in the city also increased by almost 12 to 15 percent for the first quarter of 2008 compared to the passenger load of airlines for the same period in 2007.

Puentespina also said that an additional flight from Manado, Indonesia would be a welcome development in order to jumpstart the sub-regional tourism traffic.

The roundtable discussion with counterparts from Manado, Indonesia Thursday was made possible upon the invitation of the Indonesian Consulate in Davao City.

flights to and from Manado would be completely useless if both the tourism department and the serving airline will not be that active in promoting both destinations. the best airline i guess that would serve this route would be a philippine carrier. not only that it would be cheaper for filipinos but the avistion industry in indonesia is not that good.

btw, what is there to see in Manado? China, Korea and Japan would be a better prospect

^^and what's in Manado na ma-excite ko anyway?

^^^ :ohno:

are you asking me? i just asked the same question

^^nope... nagsumpay lang...

actually, I agree with you... mao na...gets? hehe!!

^^nope... nagsumpay lang...

actually, I agree with you... mao na...gets? hehe!!

haha youre funny! :lol:

^^well.. kabalo man ka.. naa koy pagkakatok! hehe!

OT na man ta!!

We here in Iloilo are happy about this:
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Finally, no stop-overs needed since going to Davao from Iloilo has been getting difficult (and longer) because of the "demotion" of the sea vessels...

^^yey!!! naa na poy direct flight paadto sa Iloilo?

Every Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Leaving Davao at 6:15AM using Airbus A319s. :)
The lowest fare is about P1900 approximate and the travel time is about an hour.

There is still the Cebu stopover daily but IMO, I would prefer the non-stop flight to Davao.

that service should have been there way before.. this i think is even more needed than the dvo-zamboang flight... ilongos in mindanao would be very happy about this... at last, no more stopovers...

^^ It has been there but there is a stop-over which is sometimes a hassle. And during peak season, passengers from Cebu would compete with passengers from Davao...therefore fully booked.

One place that we've been eyeing for the next direct flight to Iloilo from a Mindanao city, that would be General Santos City, because of the large number of Ilonggos settled in South Cotabato & Sultan Kudarat area.

I myself attest that during the peak seasons, back then the ships are full of students and people going to and fro Iloilo and Southern Mindanao.

and ofcourse... davao people... equally happy! :cheers:

yup! i know:) my moms an ilongga and we have a lot of relatives in gensan and koronadal:) we usually have our reunion in putotan then hit the beaches in boracay!

but personally, i dont think it would materialize in the next 2 years for gensan-davao by land is quite ok... but who knows? :)

^^ Uu...But I was thinking what about the Ilonggos in Cotabato area because it is quite inconvenient for them to go to Davao since its an early morning flight? It requires them to stay at Davao for a night...Maybe a slight adjustment to the schedule would be fine.

And anyway, with PAL Express bringing the once so-called "missionary flights" and the airline industry competes more than ever then ILO-GES might just happen.

flights to and from Manado would be completely useless if both the tourism department and the serving airline will not be that active in promoting both destinations. the best airline i guess that would serve this route would be a philippine carrier. not only that it would be cheaper for filipinos but the avistion industry in indonesia is not that good.

btw, what is there to see in Manado? China, Korea and Japan would be a better prospect

Maganda ang mga tourist spots ng Manado , i read an article na there are places

na stunning kaayo , kulang lang sa promo sila :)

yup! i know:) my moms an ilongga and we have a lot of relatives in gensan and koronadal:) we usually have our reunion in putotan then hit the beaches in boracay!

but personally, i dont think it would materialize in the next 2 years for gensan-davao by land is quite ok... but who knows? :)

pero meron noong flights Gen San -Davao diba?

btw, what is there to see in Manado? China, Korea and Japan would be a better prospect
and what's in Manado na ma-excite ko anyway?

Manado is a major transit hub and serves as a transportation anchor point for central Indonesia. The city is also famed for it natural beauty (eco-tourism) with getaways to Lake Tondano, Lokon Volcano, Klabat Volcano, and Mahawu Volcano all within a day's travel time from the city.

We here in Iloilo are happy about this:
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/3/photos/163/600x600/16/DSCF0330.JPG?et=jqIQbF7CuYGqd7vNKgpGPA&nmid=93691921

Finally, no stop-overs needed since going to Davao from Iloilo has been getting difficult (and longer) because of the "demotion" of the sea vessels...

now boarding!:D

that service should have been there way before.. this i think is even more needed than the dvo-zamboang flight... ilongos in mindanao would be very happy about this... at last, no more stopovers...

but the dvo-zam-dvo is always full...its so difficult to get a seat lately...

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I guess part of the reason why is because there's a great number of transplanted Zamboanguenos in Davao now..the Bangayans could be one and so are the Lu's of (JULU Ent.). Even if they now call themselves Davaoenos, they still do have cultural attachment to Zambo (and vice-versa) that frequent visits to the place is insatiable a desire. One thing more I guess is the trading between the 2 cities has been spawned over the years e.g. Golden Bell, etc., etc.

We here in Iloilo are happy about this:
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/3/photos/163/600x600/16/DSCF0330.JPG?et=jqIQbF7CuYGqd7vNKgpGPA&nmid=93691921

Finally, no stop-overs needed since going to Davao from Iloilo has been getting difficult (and longer) because of the "demotion" of the sea vessels...

Davaoenos are pretty happy about this development as well. We hope that this will encourage more people from Iloilo to visit Davao, and vice versa.
:cheers:

Maganda ang mga tourist spots ng Manado , i read an article na there are places

na stunning kaayo , kulang lang sa promo sila :)

my cousin has been there before... she said that the place is totally dry and the sights that you can see there are not at par as what we have in the philippines. i guess filipinos especially people coming from davao would love to see and opt for a totally different atmosphere...

pero meron noong flights Gen San -Davao diba?

yup! was able to try it before... but i guess that was the time that davao-gensan road was at its worst... who knows? now that PAL is expanding domestically and 5j's taking davao seriously, they might consider the route.

Manado is a major transit hub and serves as a transportation anchor point for central Indonesia. The city is also famed for it natural beauty (eco-tourism) with getaways to Lake Tondano, Lokon Volcano, Klabat Volcano, and Mahawu Volcano all within a day's travel time from the city.

the reason why i am abit skeptical about the manado flight is that there were plenty of attempts before... we had merpati and sriwijaya.
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I guess part of the reason why is because there's a great number of transplanted Zamboanguenos in Davao now..the Bangayans could be one and so are the Lu's of (JULU Ent.). Even if they now call themselves Davaoenos, they still do have cultural attachment to Zambo (and vice-versa) that frequent visits to the place is insatiable a desire. One thing more I guess is the trading between the 2 cities has been spawned over the years e.g. Golden Bell, etc., etc.

nice to know things really...thanks for the info:)
maybe i was wrong... this flight i suppose is really making money because i heard that Pal express is also doing this route

I guess service to Davao-Zambo route has been on and off with Ceb Pac, same as the Boracay-Davao.

I think CebuPacific recently increased its seats to and from Zamboanga... not sure if there has been a bora flight thou

While DVO-MPH still does not exist, there are 2 ways to go to Boracay from Davao via plane:

1. DVO-CEB-MPH: From Davao to Cebu then Cebu to Caticlan. There are daily flights offered by CebuPacific and Asian Spirit from CEB to MPH (Caticlan).

2. DVO-ILO-MPH: Take the Davao to Iloilo flight every Tues, Thurs & Sat. From Iloilo, take a van or a bus to Caticlan which is approximately 4-5 hours. Advisory, some portions of the road are not good yet as it is still under improvement.

While DVO-MPH still does not exist, there are 2 ways to go to Boracay from Davao via plane:

1. DVO-CEB-MPH: From Davao to Cebu then Cebu to Caticlan. There are daily flights offered by CebuPacific and Asian Spirit from CEB to MPH (Caticlan).

2. DVO-ILO-MPH: Take the Davao to Iloilo flight every Tues, Thurs & Sat. From Iloilo, take a van or a bus to Caticlan which is approximately 4-5 hours. Advisory, some portions of the road are not good yet as it is still under improvement.

oh... getting more and more accessible...
btw, PAL is bringing back the P88 promo... looks like 5j's really doing a great job! another good news for Filipinos....:cheers:

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Scratching my head with "MPH"...gotta brush up on my aviation knowledge..:)

MPH I believe Mr. Vic is Caticlan Airport's code... Am I right Mr. Habagat?

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I find it very unlikely though.... "MPH" as in Marco Polo Hotel :lol: But well, Vancouver has some weird coding though with YVR. :)

I guess service to Davao-Zambo route has been on and off with Ceb Pac, same as the Boracay-Davao.

dvo-zambo-dvo flight is not a seasonal flight. i think that there are 4 to 5 flights a week in that route.

dvo-zambo-dvo flight is not a seasonal flight. i think that there are 4 to 5 flights a week in that route.


Oh, I meant that it used to be an "on and off" service same as with Dvo-Boracay. I know that it's now a regular service coming in and out of both cities with Ceb Pac. :)

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I find it very unlikely though.... "MPH" as in Marco Polo Hotel :lol: But well, Vancouver has some weird coding though with YVR. :)

I think I can explain that. :D

All Canadian airports begin with Y in their IATA codes. So YVR would be broken down into the following:

-Y: Uniform Canadian IATA identifier
-VR: Vancouver

For Caticlan, MPH stands for Malay, Philippines (the location of the airport in Barangay Caticlan, Malay, Aklan). The same goes for BPH (Bislig City).

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Oh thank you, thank you! I couldn't have had it much clearer...:cheers: