Cebu Pacific pioneers direct Manila-Chiang Mai flights, expanding travel opportunities

Gokongwei-led airline giant Cebu Pacific launched its direct Manila-Chiang Mai flights on Oct. 29, becoming the only Philippine airline to offer this route.

The flights operate three times weekly, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Cebu Pacific noted the new service also cuts travel time by up to 8 hours and reduces costs by 64 percent. 

With direct flights, Filipino travelers can now easily enjoy Chiang Mai’s Lantern Festival, Thai handicrafts, and the famous Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. 

Cebu Pacific celebrates launch 

The inaugural event at Ninoy Aquino International Airport featured Thai Ambassador to the Philippines, Tull Traisorat, and Yatika Kaewborisoot from Thailand’s Tourism Authority. 

During the event, Cebu Pacific president and chief commercial officer Xander Lao emphasized the airline’s dedication to providing passengers with greater opportunities to explore both the Philippines and destinations worldwide.

“For years, Cebu Pacific has been dedicated to connecting Filipinos not only to essential destinations, but also to popular places that were previously difficult to reach,” Lao said.

“More than adding to Cebu Pacific’s growing network, the launch of the Manila-Chiang Mai also serves as a testament to Cebu Pacific’s commitment to making air travel more accessible for every Juan,” he added.

From Left: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Director Yatika Kaewborisoo, CEB president and Chief Commercial Officer Xander Lao, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Philippines His Excellency Tull Traisorat, and CEB Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer Candice Iyog pose for a photo to celebrate the launch of CEB's Manila-Chiang Mai flights./Photo from Cebu Pacific
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