Cebu Pacific launches first destination in KSA

October 19, 2014 -- The Philippines’ largest airline, Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB) now flies thrice weekly, non-stop flights between Riyadh and Manila, Philippines. CEB is the only low-cost carrier flying between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the Philippines.

CEB’s flights from Riyadh to Manila depart at 12:45am (Riyadh time) and arrive in Manila at 3:40pm (Manila time) every Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Flights from Manila to Riyadh depart at 5:05pm (Manila time) and arrive in Riyadh at 11:35pm (Riyadh time) every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Starting October 4, 2014, CEB will launch thrice weekly, non-stop flights from Manila to Dammam. Lowest year round fares to Manila start from SAR249.

These two new routes utilize CEB’s brand-new Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a configuration of 436 all-economy class seats. Passengers may also opt to purchase baggage allowance, seat selection, CEB Air Wi-Fi connectivity inflight and Hot Meals.

“Cebu Pacific will keep flying to where the Filipinos are. As we expand our operations in the Middle East, we are proud to offer even more Filipinos in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia --- the fastest, most affordable way to come home,” said Alex Reyes, CEB General Manager for Long Haul Division.

Aside from Riyadh and Dammam, CEB’s long-haul division also operates flights to Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Sydney, Australia. From Manila, CEB offers fast and convenient same-terminal connecting flights for guests taking advantage of the airline’s extensive Philippine network.

For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www.cebupacificair.com or call Attar Travel Company +966-11-216-1158 (Riyadh and Dammam). The latest seat sales can also be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@cebupacificair) and Facebook (Cebu Pacific Air) pages.

CEB's 51-strong fleet is comprised of 10 Airbus A319, 28 Airbus A320, 5 Airbus A330 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. It is one of the most modern aircraft fleets in the world. Between 2014 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 11 more brand-new Airbus A320, 30 Airbus A321neo, and 1 Airbus A330 aircraft.

It flies to 34 Philippine and 28 international destinations, including Boracay (Caticlan), Palawan (Puerto Princesa), Tokyo, Beijing, Bali, Seoul, Hanoi and Siem Reap.

About Cebu Air Inc. (PSE: CEB)

Cebu Air Inc. is the largest carrier in the Philippine air transportation industry, offering its low-cost services to more destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the Philippines than any other airline.