PAL to resume Clark-Basco flights

FLAG carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) said Monday that it would resume flights between Clark and Basco, Batanes beginning July 2, 2024.

“We are delighted to revive our Clark-Basco service commencing in the third quarter of 2024,” PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Stanley Ng said.

“Convenient connectivity is essential for travelers who wish to experience our island-destinations. We will endeavor to reopen more routes out of Clark as we continue to grow our network from Central Luzon.”

The Clark-Basco route will operate four times weekly via PR 2688 every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, departing Clark International Airport at 11:00 a.m. and arriving in Basco at 12:35 p.m.

At present, PAL flies out of Clark with daily flights to Cebu, thrice weekly to Caticlan (Boracay) and four times weekly to Busuanga (Coron).

“We are happy to welcome the revival of the Clark to Basco route by Philippine Airlines,” said Noel Manankil, president and CEO of Luzon International Premiere Airport Development that operates the airport.

“This renewed connection not only signifies the strengthening of ties between two vibrant destinations but also underscores the importance of Basco in the growth of Clark International Airport (CRK),” he added.

“With this renewed route, Philippine Airlines, through CRK, continues to play a pivotal role in promoting tourism and fostering connections across our country.”

Shares of the airline’s parent firm PAL Holdings Inc. dropped by 26 centavos to close at P5.71 apiece on Monday.