FLAG carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has expanded its network in Mindanao with the reintroduction of flights between Manila and Pagadian.
PAL said it has started its Manila to Pagadian flight—PR 2783—utilizing the 156-seater Airbus A320 carrying 134 passengers.
Tuesday’s flight took off at 1:08 p.m and was estimated to arrive in Pagadian at 2:30 p.m.
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade congratulated the flag carrier for its timeliness in expanding its domestic route network which creates connectivity in the country’s southern areas.
The carrier’s spokesman, Cielo Villaluna talked about the benefits of Pagadian as a vital gateway to other parts of the Mindanao region.
“Passengers on the Manila-Pagadian service will experience perks such as hot meals for Business Class passengers and access to the Mabuhay Lounge in Manila. Economy Class passengers will enjoy complimentary inflight snacks and drinks, and a spacious cabin onboard the Airbus A320 dual-class aircraft,” she said.
PAL’s daily service operates via PR 2783 which departs at 1 p.m. and arrives in Pagadian at 3 p.m. PAL said the afternoon schedule will make it ideal for passengers to do last-minute activities prior to flying out. The return flight operates via PR 2784 which leaves at 3:40 p.m. and touches down in Manila at 5:40 p.m.
Flights depart from and arrive at Naia Terminal 2.
Passengers may book Economy Class ticket for as low as P1,888 one-way base
fare for trips between March 1 and June 30 this year. This offer is available
until March 15, 2020.
This new route connects Pagadian to
PAL’s extensive network covering a total of 42 international and 21 domestic
points out of Manila.