CEBU Pacific (CEB), the airline unit of JG Summit Holdings Inc., is adding a fourth daily service to its Manila-Hong Kong route starting June 30 in response to growing demand.

CEB will offer the earliest departure from Manila to Hong Kong; as well as the first departure from Hong Kong to Manila than any Filipino airline in this route, the company said.

The flight departs at 5:15 a.m. and arrives in Hong Kong at 7:15 a.m. every Monday, Tuesday and Friday. The return flight leaves Hong Kong at 7:55 a.m. and arrives in Manila at 9:55 a.m. The flights on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday depart for Hong Kong at 5:40am and lands at 7:40am. The return flight to Manila takes off at 8:25am and arrives at 10:25 am.

“With our very encouraging passenger loads, we are very happy to provide our guests with this additional service that will make travel to Hong Kong even more convenient. The additional frequency will also allow travelers to visit Hong Kong early in the morning and return to Manila on the same day,” said Candice Iyog, CEB vice president for marketing and product.

It also announced that it will fly to Hong Kong from Davao eight-times weekly beginning on May 8.

The additional frequency will translate to a 30-percent increase in capacity for CEB’s Manila-Hong Kong service.

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CEBU Pacific (CEB), the airline unit of JG Summit Holdings Inc., is adding a fourth daily service to its Manila-Hong Kong route starting June 30 in response to growing demand.

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