Philippine Airlines to Launch Flights to Jinjiang, China

Philippine Airlines is preparing to expand its services to China.

On 29 March 2015 the airline will launch flights to Jinjiang, a city located in Fujian province.

The city, known for its foreign-owned factories in the clothing and footwear industry, has seen the rise of migrant workers in recent years.

The new service (PR 356) departs Manila Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:00 and arrives Jinjiang at 13:25 (local time).

The return flight (PR357) departs Jinjiang on the same days at 14:25 (local time) and arrives Manila at 16:55.

PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Jaime J. Bautista said, “A large number of Chinese – Filipinos trace their roots to the city of Jinjiang. In response to the clamor for links to and from the Chinese city, the flag carrier is launching the new route. We hope to bring PAL’s unique Filipino style of warm, friendly, caring and hospitable service to our passengers on the new route.”

Jinjiang brings to seven the total number of destinations in China, which includes Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai and Xiamen.