Photo caption: (Second from left) Anuja Ravendran, Chief Communications Officer, AirAsia Aviation Group; Nicarter Rivas, Senior PR Officer, Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA); Christine Villanueva, Head of Strategy and Communications, Aboitiz Infracapital Cebu Airport Corporation; Amanda Woo, Chief Commercial Officer, AirAsia Aviation Group; Suresh Bangah, President & CEO, AirAsia Philippines; Nyza Archival, Representing Cebu City Mayor, Nestor Archival; Riza Macaibay, Supervising Tourism Operations Officer, DOT Central Visayas Office; Rafael Tatlonghari, Area Center VII Manager, CAAP and Joriz Mejares, Lapu-Lapu Tourism Office at the Cebu Hub press conference held in Cebu, Philippines Tuesday.
AirAsia Returns to Cebu as a Major Hub, Bolstering Regional Connectivity
AirAsia has announced its strategic return to Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB), re-establishing it as a crucial hub for its operations. This move signifies a significant expansion for the airline in the Philippines and underscores Cebu’s importance as a gateway to the Visayas region and beyond.
The airline is deploying a fleet of seven aircraft at the Cebu hub, signaling a substantial commitment to the market. This strategic decision is aimed at enhancing connectivity and offering a wider range of destinations to travelers.
AirAsia Philippines CEO, Ricky Isla, expressed enthusiasm for the comeback, highlighting Cebu’s vital role in their network expansion. The airline anticipates that this strengthened presence will not only boost tourism but also contribute to the economic growth of Cebu and surrounding areas.
The renewed focus on CEB will enable AirAsia to introduce new routes and increase frequencies on existing ones. This expansion is expected to benefit both domestic and international travelers seeking convenient and affordable air travel options. The airline’s investment in the Cebu hub is seen as a testament to the region’s potential and the growing demand for air connectivity in the Philippines.
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