BUDGET carrier Cebu Pacific said there are now 14 local destinations in its network that no longer require swab tests for travel.
“Bohol, Roxas and Cebu City join the list of destinations in [Cebu Pacific’s] network that have simplified travel requirements and do not require RT-PCR (reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction) or antigen testing,” the airline said in an e-mailed statement on Monday.
The three destinations now accept fully-vaccinated individuals with valid or verified vaccination certificates.
“More local government units (LGUs) are simplifying their travel requirements as we see more of the country open up,” said Candice A. Iyog, Cebu Pacific vice-president for marketing and customer service.
“This is a welcome development and we look forward to more destinations applying a risk-based approach to travel, as we work together to instill safe and convenient travel within the Philippines,” she added.
The airline also reminded passengers to always check with the LGU of their destination for the latest updates.
Cebu Pacific has brought home over the past two weeks 1,417 Filipinos from Dubai via seven special commercial flights in support of the government’s repatriation program.
The airline said it had flown more than 6,500 Filipinos from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, India, Vietnam, Lebanon, and Bahrain since July.
The budget carrier’s domestic network covers 31 destinations, on top of its eight international destinations. — Arjay L. Balinbin
