Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world as we know it. It cannot be denied that said global health crisis has totally altered the way people move and do things, especially during travel. The aviation industry, which is one of the most affected sectors, is striving to remain hopeful, positive and resilient at the forefront of innovation and changes as people adapt and adjust to the new normal.
While Cebu Pacific Air, the country’s largest low cost carrier, is about to resume operations on June 3, 2020, their robust teams have been working round-the-clock so future flights are contactless to ensure the health and well-being of every Juan is given paramount considerations.
FLIGHT RESUMPTION
As of June 1, 2020, 8:00PM, Cebu Pacific will restart with limited domestic flights on June 3-4, with the following routes: (1) Manila – General Santos – Manila (2) Manila – Naga – Manila and (3) Manila – CDO – Manila
Cebu Pacific will gradually restart flight to 20 local destinations, as follows:
Please note, however, that all international flights remain suspended from June 1 to 30, 2020. Leisure travel is not allowed, as per government guidelines. This is a developing situation as Cebu Pacific continue to work with the IATF, as well as national and local authorities on restarting flights. Flights may be reduced or added depending on the passenger demand, quarantine conditions and travel restrictions.
ESSENTIAL TRAVEL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS
The above-listed travel documents are initially required by Cebu Pacific and may vary per destination, so kindly continue checking with respective local government units for the full list of travel document requirements.
CONTACTLESS FLIGHT GUIDELINESS
Meanwhile, when you’re ready to fly, rest assured Cebu Pacific has everyone’s safety as the topmost priority. Here are some of the new guidelines for Cebu Pacific Contactless Flights within the Philippines:
Required masks and physical distancing
| Guests are required to keep masks on, from airport entrance until arrival. Bag drop counters will close one (1) hour before flights, to allow enough time for staggered boarding procedures. Physical distancing markers must be followed. |
Frequent sanitation of passenger areas
| Hand sanitizers will be provided for guest and staff use, at the airport and inside the aircraft. CEB passenger areas such as kiosks, bag drop counters, shuttle buses, and aircraft lavatories and seats will also be frequently sanitized for everyone’s safety. |
Self check-in and no-touch boarding
| Guests are highly encouraged to check in online to minimize proximity to our check-in agents. Those with no bags can head straight to gate. Once the row is called, have boarding passes ready for scanning by our boarding gate agents. |
INCREASED SANITATION MEASURES
Furthermore, the operations teams have these world-class Preventive Measures in place:
Rapid testing and PPEs for operating crew
| CEB pilots and cabin crew will undergo rapid antibody tests before their assigned flights, as part of our commitment to flatten the curve. Operating crew cleared for flights will also don personal protective equipment. They are also trained to assist and isolate guests onboard, as needed. |
Extensive aircraft disinfection
| Our daily disinfection program includes the misting of the aircraft cabin, using an Airbus-approved disinfectant effective in eradicating viruses including the Coronavirus. This process is aligned with International Air Transport Association (IATA) guidelines, and ensures that all surfaces (such as passenger seats, overhead bins and cargo compartments) are covered and sanitized. Lavatories will also be sanitized every 30 minutes. |
Hospital-grade HEPA air filters in Airbus aircraft
| Air inside the cabin is changed every three (3) minutes, using High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters installed in our Airbus aircraft. HEPA filters can filter out viruses with a 99.99% efficiency, which is why it’s also used in hospital operating rooms. |
Cebu Pacific will continue to work with government authorities, and use guidelines from the World Health Organization and the International Civil Aviation Organization. Said airline will keep refining their procedures, so we can all travel tomorrow with peace of mind.
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Let’s all work together, so #EveryJuanWillFlyAgain!