Airphil Express launches Cebu - Singapore Flights

Airphil Express has launched flights to its first international destination, Singapore.

Unlike other budget airlines that operate out of Changi's budget terminal, Airphil Express operates out of the world-class and award-winning Terminal 2 giving passengers the chance to shop duty free, connect to the internet and avail of more efficient immigration and baggage handling services.

Airphil Express Vice President for Marketing and Media, Maria Java, said, “Ever since our rebirth on March 28 of this year, Airphil Express has focused on expanding its route offerings and our service quality. With the introduction of our first regional flights to Singapore, the company has exceeded its revenue expectations for September and October. With the growth momentum, our forward booking are very strong and we expect to close the year with compelling numbers.” 

In the past month alone, APX received its first two of four brand new Airbus A320 aircraft and promptly launched additional flights to Cebu and Davao and opened new routes to Legazpi and Tagbilaran direct from Manila using the new aircraft.

“Our investors are very confident in the momentum of the airline. In fact, in our last board meeting, we confirmed commitments for investments from the Lucio Tan group amounting to some $250 Million dollars to be poured into the acquisition of up to 20 more aircraft to service both domestic and the expanding international operations. Improvements in technology and operational systems will also see serious fiscal investment,” added Java. “Our strength lies in growing our community markets, both domestically as well as regionally. In Singapore, we recently supported our expat Filipino community there at the 3rd Philippine Country Fair. Our rock bottom rate of Sin$ 30 one way was a hit among the Filipino professionals in that market.”

Last week, APX also launched expansion of its Bombardier Q400 serviced routes out of its Cebu headquarters. New flights from Cebu to Catarman, Naga and Ozamis were launched simultaneously on 21 October 2010.

As two more Airbus A320 aircraft are to be delivered by the end of November, APX will immediately put the birds to use for its direct flights out of Singapore to Cebu, where tourists can jump off directly to vacation spots such as Boracay, Surigao and other destinations serviced by APX's Cebu inter-island network.

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