Dubai-based airline Emirates has launched its services to Cebu and Clark in Philippines.

 

A VIP delegation and contingent of international media were aboard the inaugural flight, which carried passengers who had commenced their journeys from nearly 60 cities, ranging from Rio De Janeiro to Stockholm, said a statement.

 

The inaugural two-class Boeing 777-300ER, which included several cabin crew from the Philippines, was greeted in Cebu with a traditional water cannon salute upon arrival.

 

Adnan Kazim, Emirates' divisional senior vice president, Strategic Planning, Revenue Optimisation and Aeropolitical Affairs, said: “We are confident that our new service will have a positive impact on the development of tourism and trade in the Philippines’ regional economies. Furthermore, our extensive global network of over 150 destinations will help enhance connectivity for Cebu and Clark, providing more markets for regional products and additional opportunities for inbound tourism.

 

“The service will also provide more choice for travellers from the Philippines, who will be able to conveniently connect to 39 cities in Europe, 16 in the Middle East as well as a number of destinations across our extensive network in Africa and South America via one stop in our hub in Dubai.” - TradeArabia News Service