Philippine Department of Tourism lauds new air routes to the Visayas and Mindanao

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) commended the opening of air routes connecting the Visayan city of Tacloban, Leyte to neighbouring Iloilo and Davao in Mindanao. 

Cebu Pacific launched several new domestic routes on Tuesday, 29th October. These include: Iloilo-Tacloban-Iloilo, operating four times weekly (every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday), and Davao-Tacloban-Davao, operating three times per week (every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday).

These new routes are expected to strengthen connectivity between Visayas and the Mindanao regions.

Just a flight away

DOT director for the Eastern Visayas Karina Rosa Tiopes said the new flights to the regional capital offer travellers greater convenience and accessibility.

Tiopes remarked in a statement: “With these additional flight options, travelling has never been easier. Whether you’re on a business trip, reconnecting with loved ones, or exploring the unique charms of these cities, you’re now just one flight away.”

She added that flights between Tacloban and Davao by Cebu Pacific are a big factor in promoting the region to the Mindanao market and in making Tacloban a MICE destination.