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Philippine Airlines has launched thrice-weekly nonstop flights between Cebu and Guam, which will start December 16.
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The new service is currently the only direct air link between the two destinations and will complement PAL’s existing daily Manila– Guam service
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PAL said the Cebu–Guam flights are part of its ongoing strategy to broaden its international reach beyond Manila
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched thrice-weekly nonstop flights between Cebu and Guam, which will start on December 16.
The new service is currently the only direct air link between the two destinations and will complement PAL’s existing daily Manila– Guam service, the flag carrier said in a statement.
“This expansion is expected to reinforce PAL’s leadership in providing connectivity between Guam and Southeast Asia, while strengthening Cebu’s role as an international gateway for both business and leisure travelers,” the carrier said.
Flights from Cebu to Guam will depart every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9:40 PM, arriving at 3:25 AM local time. Return flights from Guam to Cebu will operate every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, departing at 5:15 AM and arriving at 6:50 AM. The service will be operated using PAL’s Airbus A321ceo aircraft.
“This new service enhances Cebu’s role as a strategic gateway to international markets, while providing Guam’s large Filipino community and travelers from the U.S. Pacific territory direct access to the Visayas and Mindanao regions,” PAL president Richard Nuttall said.
“It reflects our commitment to growing our network and supporting economic and tourism flows between the Philippines and Guam,” Nutall added.
Athanasios Titonis, chief executive officer of Mactan-Cebu International Airport operator Aboitiz Infracapital Cebu Airport Corp., emphasized the broader economic benefits of this development.
“We are delighted to bring back direct flights to the United States with the launch of the Cebu– Guam route. This route not only makes island-to-island travel faster and more efficient but also creates a stronger gateway for visitors from the U.S. Pacific territories and Asia, boosting tourism and economic exchange for both destinations,” Titonis said.
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PAL said the Cebu–Guam flights are part of its ongoing strategy to broaden its international reach beyond Manila.
From Cebu, PAL currently offers direct flights to Ho Chi Minh, Incheon, Narita, and Osaka, alongside domestic connections to Manila, Siargao, Bacolod, Caticlan, Iloilo, Puerto Princesa, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, and Busuanga. These services provide same-day connections for travelers across the Visayas and Mindanao to international markets.
Guam, home to a Filipino community that accounts for nearly 30% of its 179,000 residents, represents a vital link in PAL’s U.S. network, which also includes Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Seattle, and Honolulu.
By introducing Cebu–Guam flights, PAL said it expands opportunities for business, tourism, and cultural exchange, while reaffirming its historic ties to the island.
PAL first landed in Guam on July 31, 1946, during its pioneering DC-4 trans-Pacific service, making it Asia’s first airline to serve the U.S. mainland.
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