Cebu Pacific resumes flights to Siargao, Bohol

Budget carrier Cebu Pacific on Thursday announced the resumption of its passenger flights from Manila to Siargao and Bohol, after the local governments of the two provinces lifted travel restrictions.

In a statement, Cebu Pacific said it flew its first Manila-Siargao flight on September 1, and intends to increase flights from thrice weekly to five times weekly beginning September 8 - every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Meanwhile, the airline’s Manila to Bohol flight took off early Thursday, and will operate on a daily basis in September.

“The situation is still very fluid, yet we know there is a need for flights to cater to essential travel. We continue to prioritize every Juan's health and safety as we gradually rebuild our network and we look forward to adding more flights as demand increases,” Xander Lao, chief commercial officer at Cebu Pacific, said.

Passengers bound for Bohol must present a negative RT-PCR test result conducted within 72 hours before departure, along with an approved travel coordination permit from S-Pass.

All arriving passengers are required to undergo quarantine for five days in a public or private facility accredited by the local government.

On the fifth day, passengers will again take the RT-PCR test.

On the other hand, guests flying to Siargao are required to present a negative RT-PCR test result valid within 48 hours from the date of release, along with other documents depending on the purpose for travel.

Cebu Pacific said a detailed list may be found on its website.

“Guests must also email all their requirements to the Siargao Provincial Tourism Office at sdntourism@gmail.com and present the email confirmation upon check-in and arrival,” it said.

Cebu Pacific operates the widest domestic network in the Philippines covering 31 destinations, on top of its eight international destinations.

Its 74-strong fleet, one of the youngest in the world, includes two dedicated ATR freighters and one A330 freighter.—Ted Cordero/LDF, GMA News