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The complimentary shuttle service begins April 1 and is available to passengers with confirmed flights departing from Clark within 24 hours. Participating airlines are Cebu Pacific, CebGo, AirSWIFT, Philippine Airlines, and Sunlight Air.
Why it matters
The new service strengthens the link between Metro Manila and Central Luzon at a time when airlines and airport operators are pushing to make Clark a more convenient alternative gateway.
For passengers, the offer reduces transfer costs and could help smooth the adjustment as more turboprop services move out of Manila.
Shuttle trips will leave every hour, on the dot, from the Genesis station at Naia Terminal 3, Bay 13.
How it works
The free ride is reserved strictly for passengers departing from CRK. To qualify, travelers must show a valid boarding pass or flight itinerary with booking reference, along with a government-issued ID, to the Genesis dispatcher at Naia Terminal 3.
A voucher will then be issued. Passengers must fill it out and hand it to the bus conductor before boarding.
LIPAD said the benefit is limited to one-time use, is nontransferable, and remains subject to seat availability on a first-come, first-served basis. No boarding pass means no free ride.
What they’re saying
“This initiative is part of our continuing efforts to ease the transition of turboprop operations to Clark and ensure that passengers are fully supported as services shift. By providing a seamless and cost-free transfer option, we are making it easier for travelers to access CRK,” Noel Manankil, chief executive officer of LIPAD, said in a press statement.
The bottom line
By offering a no-cost transfer between Naia and Clark, LIPAD and Genesis are betting that better ground connectivity can improve the passenger experience and make travel between the country’s two major gateways more seamless and efficient. —Vanessa Hidalgo |Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
