Grants 21 entitlements to Riyadh and Jeddah routes, unlimited to Damman from Clark
September 26, 2012
The Philippines and Saudi Arabia signed new bilateral agreements earlier this week to to increase the number of weekly flights to each country from the current level of
10 to 21 flights.
Both countries amended their air services agreement to allow 21 weekly flights from Manila NAIA to Jeddah/Riyadh route.
Both countries amended their air services agreement to allow 21 weekly flights from Manila NAIA to Jeddah/Riyadh route.
Currently, only Saudia airlines operates Manila on the routes to Damman and Riyadh daily.
The two countries also agreed to allow unlimited flights between Damman in Saudi Arabia and Manila Clark.
The two countries also agreed to allow unlimited flights between Damman in Saudi Arabia and Manila Clark.
Saudi Arabia new entitlements were awarded to Cebu Pacific (seven flights per week) and Airphil Express (four flights per week).
ReplyDeleteThe 10 old frequencies which had been previously allocated to Philippine Airlines will remain with the flag carrier.
Cebu Pacific and Airphil Express in October each asked the regulator for 14 flights per week.
The latest allocations denied requests of PAL and Zest Airways for seven flights each.
Cebu Pacific will launch daily flights to Riyadh starting third quarter of next year.
Airphil Express plans to start beginning November next year.