Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
Cebu Pacific to launch flights between Iloilo and Bangkok, Clark and El Nido and Coron
From March 31, Cebu Pacific (CEB) will operate flights between Iloilo and Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, making it the only airline to offer non-stop flights between the two cities.
Starting March 30, the airline will also operate daily flights between Clark and El Nido and Coron in Palawan, further strengthening its Clark Hub.
Also on March 30, Cebgo flights for Masbate and Siargao from NAIA Terminal 2 will relocate to Clark International Airport.
With the addition of El Nido, Coron, Masbate, and Siargao to its network, CEB will now operate a total of 15 domestic and international destinations from Clark.
Korean Air begins Kobe services
Korean Air will commence twice-daily flights between Seoul Incheon and Kobe from April 18, becoming the first Korean flag carrier to operate this route.
The morning flight will depart from Seoul Incheon at 8:25 am, arriving at Kobe at 10:00 am, with the return flight departing from Kobe at 11:00 am and arriving at Seoul Incheon at 1:00 pm. The afternoon service will depart from Seoul Incheon at 3:50 pm, reaching Kobe at 5:30 pm, while the return flight will leave Kobe at 6:30 pm and arrive at Seoul Incheon at 8:40 pm. The flight time is approximately two hours.
Philippine Airlines flies to Beijing
Philippine Airlines will operate thrice weekly nonstop flights to Beijing Capital International Airport beginning March 30, 2025.
This takes the total number of routes from Manila to mainland China to four including Shanghai, Xiamen and Quanzhou.
The Manila to Beijing route will fly on Airbus A321 with a capacity of 168 to 199 seats. Flights departing Manila for Beijing operate every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday from 6:55 am, arriving at 11:55 am; flights departing Beijing for Manila leave every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday at 12:55 pm and arrive at 6.05 pm.
Hong Kong Airlines launches daily Sydney route
Starting June 20, Hong Kong Airlines will fly directly to Sydney, making it the second Hong Kong-based airline to operate this popular route.
The new service will operate daily scheduled flights on the A330-300 aircraft, and is Hong Kong Airlines’ second Australian destination this year.
Thai Airways unveils new Royal Silk Class cabin
Thai Airways’ new Royal Silk Class on its A320 aircraft offers 12 exclusive seats arranged in a 2-2 configuration across the first three rows.
Each seat has a generous personal area with adjustable headrests and leg rests for comfort, equipped with foldaway tray tabes and beverage holders near the armrests. Guests get gourmet meals and a curated beverage selection, exclusive Jim Thompson amenity kits on flights longer than 3.5hours.
Privileges for Royal Silk Class passengers include fast track immigration service, priority boarding and baggage handling, access to the Royal Orchid Lounge, 40kg checked baggage allowance with 7kg carry-on, and bonus Royal Orchid Plus miles.
Royal Silk Class is available on eight domestic routes and will be progressively rolled out to all 22 international destinations in Asia by the second quarter of this year.
