Dubai: The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB), on July 30, safely brought home 339 Filipinos via Bayanihan (a Filipino word that best describes uniting as a community) flight 5J 27 from Dubai to Manila, in response to the government’s call for assistance to repatriate workers in the Middle East as travel ban remains in effect.
The special commercial flight was staffed by fully-vaccinated pilots and cabin crew. In command of the flight was Captain Mark Ramos, assisted by First Officer Carlo Erik Castaneda. A 10-person cabin crew was deployed to assist the passengers during the flight, headed by Lead Cabin Crew Ma. Felicidad Arquiza.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to be able to fly our kababayans (compatriots) home whilst tight restrictions are in place. We understand their need to get home to their loved ones safely amidst the pandemic, that is why we have collaborated with stakeholders for this ‘Bayanihan’ flight,” said Alex Reyes, Chief Strategy Officer at Cebu Pacific.
Upon arrival, the passengers will stay for 14 days in a pre-booked, accredited facility-based quarantine. They will undergo RT-PCR test after seven days.
The cost of quarantine accommodation and testing for land-based overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will be shouldered by Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA); whilst the Philippine Port Authority will cover the cost for sea-based OFWs. Non-OFWs will have to pay for their own quarantine hotel and RT-PCR test.
On July 31, CEB will also fly home 400 Filipinos from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, in coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Philippine Embassy of Abu Dhabi and the Philippine Consulate of Dubai, via 5J 11.
CEB operates the widest domestic network in the Philippines covering 31 destinations, on top of its five (5) international destinations. Its 74-strong fleet, one of the youngest in the world, includes two (2) dedicated ATR freighters and one (1) A330 freighter.
Flights may be booked through www.cebupacificair.com or the mobile app, available both in Google Play and App Store. Those who prefer to pay in cash may pay over the counter at any branch of Al-Ansari Exchange and Al Rais Travels located across the UAE, within eight hours of making a booking online.
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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.
The CEB network operates flights out of seven strategically placed hubs in the Philippines: Clark, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Kalibo, Cebu, Iloilo and Manila.
The Cebu Pacific fleet is comprised of 74 aircraft—eight (8) Airbus A321NEO, five (5) A320NEO, seven (7) Airbus A321CEO, 25 Airbus A320CEO, seven (7) A330, one A330 Freighter, six (6) ATR 72-500, 13 ATR 72-600, and 2 ATR Cargo Freighters. CEB boasts of one of the youngest fleets in the world, with an average fleet age of five (5) years.
A member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Cebu Pacific has achieved full compliance with IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)—considered as the benchmark of the highest standards for safety in the airline industry, joining a roster of over 425 airlines worldwide that have strictly complied with the most stringent of international standards governing aviation safety.
The airline has also been conferred with a 7/7-star rating by global airline quality rating company AirlineRatings.com due to its utmost compliance with the safety measures against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). CEB’s multi-layered approach to safety, which is implemented in accordance with global aviation standards, has scored perfectly in seven categories of AirlineRatings.com, including: COVID-19 website information and instructions, social distancing while onboarding, flight attendant’s personal protection equipment, compulsory wearing of face masks, modified meal service, passenger’s sanitiser kit, and deep disinfection of aircraft.
For bookings and enquiries, guests can visit www.cebupacificair.com. The latest seat sales can be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@CebuPacificAir) and Facebook pages. Guests may also download the Cebu Pacific official mobile app on the App Store and Google Play.
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