Cheaper than the bus:Legazpi welcomes Airphil Express flights

Legazpi City welcomes daily flights on Airphil Express starting October 21, 2010. The country's fastest growing low-cost carrier adds premier South Luzon destination Legazpi City to its growing roster of routes and it does so in true low cost carrier fares starting at P850 one way (exclusive of taxes).

“ This is in response to the unmet demand for air travel in the Bicol region. Buses to and from South Luzon are packed to the hilt, take a whole day and cost as much as an airline seat. Airphil Express addresses this demand by assigning its most efficient aircraft to the route, the brand new Airbus A320 that allows us to serve Legazpi in world-class comfort, safety and efficiency for as low as your bus fare.” said Maria Java, Airphil Express' Vice President for Marketing and Media.

“With the delivery of the second of four Airbus A320's coming in this year, Airphil Express can now respond to growing low cost air transportation demand. Today alone, we launch 4 new destinations simultaneously. Apart from daily flights from Manila to Legazpi, APX now flies out of Manila direct to Tagbilaran, Bohol. Out of our Cebu headquarters, we are launching direct flights to Ozamis. Lastly, we launch Cebu-Catarman as well.” Java said.

In its efforts to remain consumer-focused and community specific in its approach to its aggressive expansion, the burgeoning low cost player is zeroing in the traditional bus and ship going market, essentially growing its own loyal base of passengers.

“Because we have remained dedicated to the individual passenger and his flight experience with us, Airphil Express is seeing a consistent return of passengers to its rosters. We expect to see Legazpi's bus going public flying with us to and from Legazpi.” Java added.

The choice of a larger aircraft servicing the Legazpi route will allow APX clients to load more baggage or cargo at considerably more reasonable rates. Airphil Express is still the only low cost carrier that gives 15 kilos free baggage. Beyond that, a minimal cost of P100 per kilo is charged.

APX flies to Legazpi, leaving Manila at 12:10 noon daily, arriving in Legazpi at 1:10 pm. The return flight to Manila leaves Legazpi at 1:40pm and arrives at Manila's NAIA Terminal 3 at 2:40pm.

Starting December 1, a second daily flight will ensue, flying out of Manila at 8:20 am and leaving Legazpi at 9:50 am.

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