AirAsia announced it will operate three flights daily between Manila and Iloilo starting October 1.
AirAsia Philippines CEO Captain Dexter Comendador said, “The addition of Manila – Iloilo route will further expand our domestic footprint in the Visayas region following our expansions in Cebu via the launch of international and domestic flights.”
“AirAsia’s signature low fares, superb service and seamless connectivity here in the country and across ASEAN including China, Australia, India and much more will facilitate travel aspirations of our guests from Western Visayas via Iloilo’s modern airport and help stimulate demand for travel and tourism.”
To celebrate the new route, AirAsia is offering promo fares from as low as P999 now available for booking at www.airasia.com from August 4 until August 27, 2017, for the travel period between October 1, 2017, to August 28, 2018.
AirAsia flights between Manila and Iloilo will operate using the airline’s fleet of Airbus A320s that can accommodate up to 180 passengers.
Flight Schedule for Manila NAIA Terminal 4 (MNL) – Iloilo Airport (ILO)
| Flight Number | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Frequency |
| Z2 315 | MNL | ILO | 20:50 | 22:00 | Daily |
| Z2 316 | ILO | MNL | 22:40 | 23:50 | Daily |
| Z2 306 | MNL | ILO | 03:55 | 05:05 | Daily |
| Z2 307 | ILO | MNL | 05:35 | 06:45 | Daily |
| Z2 309 | MNL | ILO | 14:15 | 15:25 | Daily |
| Z2 310 | ILO | MNL | 16:10 | 17:20 | Daily |
AirAsia has expanded its Cebu operations last year with direct flights to Taipei and Singapore launched in November and domestic flights from Cebu to Davao, Boracay and Palawan introduced in April this year. The airline has been servicing flights for Cebu – Incheon/Seoul and Cebu – Kuala Lumpur, and operates several flights between Manila and Cebu since 2013.
About Iloilo City:
Food is one of Iloilo’s biggest year-round attractions with La Paz Batchoy, a noodle soup made from pork and beef broth mixed with crispy pork skin and assorted organs, and fresh seafood is among the must-try ones. The city is also home to many Spanish-colonial churches, grand vintage houses, and old commercial and institutional buildings.
The Iloilo Dinagyang Festival is one of the Philippines’ biggest religious and cultural festivals but equally exciting events include Paraw Regatta Festival, Jaro Fiesta and Chinese New Year.
Pristine beaches are located in Northern Iloilo where the islands of Gigantes, Concepcion, Ajuy, and Sicogon are the most visited ones. The southern coast of Iloilo, meanwhile, boasts of well-preserved marine sanctuaries and sand beaches.
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