Airphil complements increase in routes with 3 new Airbus 320

MANILA, Philippines - Airphil Express gives its customers more reasons to fly with the country’s fastest growing budget carrier by adding three new Airbus 320s to its current fleet this 2012.

The acquisition is seen to enhance its continuously expanding routes, which now totals to 27 regular flights to various points in the country.

“The additional units will back our growing operations in the country,” says Alfredo Herrera, SVP for marketing and sales. “Flyers can look forward to a more enjoyable yet budget-friendly travels in the comforts of these brand new carriers.”

The 180-seater spacious cabin is several inches larger than its competitor. Coupled with wider seats, the new Airbus 320 offers unparalleled comfort to its passengers. It also has a wider aisle which affords faster boarding and bigger space for carry-on luggage.

The innovations and technology of the Airbus 320 enable it to fly at longer distance with lesser fuel consumption. This feature poses mutual benefits since it translates to increased revenue for the airline and more affordable fares for its passengers.

One of the three new planes is scheduled to arrive this week, while two other Airbus A320s are set to arrive before the end of January.

The acquisition of the three new Airbus 320s early this year brings the total number of Airphil Express’ A320s to 11.

With three Q300s and five Q400s also in operation, the current fleet of Airphil Express has now reached 19, with the company aiming to increase its fleet size further to be able to beef up its operations and ensure convenient flights daily to more local destinations throughout the country.

Additional flights and routes will soon be inaugurated this year to serve the Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Dipolog, Puerto Princesa and Butuan markets by way of Cebu (and vice versa), while additional daily services will also be included in the airline’s flights to Kalibo, Puerto Princesa, Tacloban and Cebu, all coming from Manila.

Its Cebu-Davao, Cebu-Cagayan de Oro and Zamboanga-Tawi-Tawi as well as its Cebu-Zamboanga routes will also see additional daily and weekly services, respectively.

Airphil Express has gained patronage among budget-conscious travelers with its frequent Express Sales, which offers ultra-discounted fares for featured destinations within a certain time period. 

Its most recent promo is the Dragon Express Sale which allows customers to fly to any Airphil express routes in Luzon from Manila; from Busuanga to Puerto Princesa; and all destinations to and from Cebu, Davao and Zamboanga (and vice versa) for only P488.

Aside from its regular Express Promo Sales, Airphil Express is also proud to have pioneered the 24/7 customer support service — a first in the local budget airline industry.

“By taking advantage of emerging trends in social media such as Twitter and Facebook, we are able to get in touch with our customers, and be responsive to their needs any time of day, any day of the week,” says Herrera.

Airphil Express also provides online booking with seat selection, online check-in, travel insurance, and pre-paid additional baggage.

Another first in the company’s online service is the “manage booking” feature, which allows Airphil Express passengers to make flight adjustments like rescheduling and rerouting of previously booked tickets through www.airphilexpress.com.

Airphil Express currently has daily scheduled local trips to 27 destinations. It also serves the Manila-Singapore and Cebu-Hong Kong international routes.

For bookings or inquiries on the latest travel promotions and services of Airphil Express, guests can go to www.airphilexpress.com. They can also keep in touch and provide immediate feedback to Airphil Express’ 24/7 customer support team by following www.twitter.com/airphilexpress and/or liking facebook.com/airphilexpressph.