MANILA, Philippines – Dragonair is increasing its Clark to Hong Kong flights to six times per week beginning next month.
Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) said the plan to hike the weekly Clark to Hong Kong flights was discussed during the meeting of CIAC president Alexander Cauguiran and Dragonair country manager Rob Bradshaw.
“We are increasing our frequencies this December from four to six times weekly as we are expecting an increase in traffic at Clark Airport, and we are very much excited on the developments (in relation to the Clark International Airport),” Bradshaw said.
The government is positioning Clark as an alternative to the congested Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
To promote Clark International Airport, President Duterte has earlier announced programs such as expansion and putting in place support infrastructure, construction of a railway system to link Clark to Manila, as well as the development of a second passenger terminal which should start by the middle of next year.
Cauguiran said CIAC would continue to support the carrier’s operations.
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Following the increase in weekly flights, Bradshaw said Dragonair intends to add more flights serving Clark International Airport.
The plan to add more flights is being considered as part of Dragonair’s rebranding to Cathay Dragon in the coming weeks.
“We hope this new brand will bolster demand especially for Clark Airport,” Bradshaw said.
Dragonair started operations in the Clark Airport in November 2008.
A subsidiary of Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, Dragonair operates flights to 44 destinations in 134 countries and territories across Asia.
