On December 7, 2023, Cebu Air, Inc., operating as Cebu Pacific Air, a Philippine low-cost airline based at Pasay in Metro Manila, Philippines, made history by becoming the first to land at Da Nang International Airport (DAD). Cebu Pacific Air flight 5J 5756, which was carrying 177 passengers from Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA (MNL), a primary international airport in the Philippines, to the central city of Da Nang.
The First Flight From Manila To Da Nang With Cebu Pacific Airline
These passengers were greeted with an amazing art programme, given free passes to Felix e-gaming and Sky 36, and given souvenirs and free passes to an Ao dai (traditional long dress in Vietnam) performance while three of the fortunate passengers received complimentary round-trip tickets on the Manila – Da Nang route. The opening of this direct flight is a result of the city’s successful organization of the Asian route development forum 2022 (Routes Asia 2022).
During this historical event, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Tran Chi Cuong arrived at Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to greet the arriving passengers with presents and flowers. According to him, the Philippines is one of the new and potential markets of the city’s tourism. He also conveyed his optimism that this direct flight will help boost Da Nang’s future tourism. Alongside these initiatives, to create tours that would meet the interests of Filipino tourists, the local Department of Tourism invited press trips, famtrips, and KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders) from the Philippines to experience and explore Da Nang’s tourism offerings.
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Following a market analysis, Cebu Pacific Air made the decision to begin operating the first direct flight, operating three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, between Manila and Da Nang. After Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang is the third Vietnamese city to which Cebu Pacific Air has decided to launch a direct flight. As of December 7, 2023, Da Nang had sixteen international direct flights, according to the Da Nang International Terminal Investment and Operation JSC (AHT). The 45–50 international flights that take place each day have contributed to the growth of commerce and economic ties between Da Nang and other nations.
To check the flight’s availability from Manila to Da Nang, we suggest visiting Cebu Pacific Air website.
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