No more Philippine Airlines in Dumaguete starting Oct. 28

shadow · Nov 18, 2012

echir;1851880964 said:

Ooops, PAL might be coming back soon:

PAL adds another flight for Dumaguete-Manila and vice versa route
November 15, 2012 11:11 pm

DUMAGUETE CITY, Nov. 15 — Philippine Airlines spokesperson Cielo Villaluna said PAL added one more flight plying the Dumaguete-Manila route and vice versa in the wake of requests from businessmen and local officials.

Villaluna said an appropriate unit is assigned to come up with an assessment to determine the number of flights vis-à-vis demand and the needs of such a destination in terms of people and cargo.
To date, the Dumaguete-Manila route has five flights daily and one for Cebu-Dumaguete.

Former Finance Secretary Gary Teves said any endeavor should take into account a two-way situation because the airline company cannot just provide for an extra flight if it will not be beneficial for them.

Rep. Pryde Henry Teves of the 3rd district of Negros Oriental would love to see more flights as a gauge of how the tourism industry is working in the Negros Oriental.

This has been proven in several cities like Bacolod, Davao, Iloilo, Boracay and Bohol.
Rep. Teves considered this a challenge of the provincial government to be able to achieve this goal.

Rep. George Arnaiz of the 2nd district disclosed that during his term as governor in 1988, no flight was available and with five daily flights to date, this would mean the province’s accomplishments in pumping up the local tourism industry.

For his part, Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria said more flights for Dumaguete and the province would be better in terms of economic activity and that he is optimistic it will come in due time.

At present, PAL, the oldest airline company in Asia, is tapping the strength of another airline company which is the operating carrier for Dumaguete under the full domestic code share agreement, Villaluna pointed out. (PNA)

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In past years they will keep adding flights/boat schedules until they are all losing money, then they shut most of them off. History repeats itself.

Larry

Survivor Adik · Mar 15, 2013

Effective March 15, Airphil Express will now be PAL Express...

Goodbye Airphil, hello PAL Express
by Rappler.com
Posted on 03/14/2013 2:33 PM | Updated 03/14/2013 3:04 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Starting March 15, Airphil Express, the budget arm of legacy carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), will be referred to as "PAL Express."
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“It’s not just a name change, but an alignment of two standards into one. With this rebranding, PAL and PAL Express will be full service carriers in terms of service, but LCC in terms of managing costs,” PAL President Ramon S. Ang said.
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PAL Express passengers will also be provided with complimentary snacks, drinks and reading materials on board and other amenities previously enjoyed only by passengers of full service carriers.

Passengers of PAL Express can also earn miles through their membership in Mabuhay Miles, the airline added.

The two airlines will remain distinct and independent, PAL stressed.

Both airlines will also maintain their respective websites -- philipineairlines.com and Philippine Airlines operated by PAL Express - Philippines Leading Promo Airline to Manila.
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All PAL flights will be manned by PAL pilots and cabin crew, while PAL Express flights will be operated by Airphil Express pilots and flight attendants.
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