AirAsia Zest offers free seats to celebrate new domestic and international flights from Cebu

Promo seats with applicable taxes and fees from as low as P353 one way

areup for grabs now at www.airasia.com

MANILA, 14 October 2013 – AirAsia Zest continues to expand its network and adds four new direct flights from Cebu International Airport to Kuala Lumpur and to top tourist destinations of Puerto Princesa (Palawan), Davao and Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines.  To celebrate the new routes, AirAsia Zest is offering free seats with applicable taxes and fees from as low as P353 one way.

“The hype is building up for AirAsia Zest and we are thrilled to offer an extraordinary promo as we expand operations in Cebu. From our current Cebu to Manila daily flights, we are commencing daily service to Davao and Cagayan de Oro, and 4X weekly to Puerto Princesa City on November 15 and daily direct flights to Kuala Lumpur on December 1,” AirAsia Zest EVP and COO Joy Caneba said.

The free seats promo is available for booking at www.airasia.comfrom 14 to 27 October 2013, and guests will be able to travel from 15 November 2013 to 14 April 2014for domesticdestinations and from 1 December 2013 to 14 April 2014 for internationaldestinations. Cash payments for the promo seats are also accepted at 7 Eleven, BayadCenter and CebuanaLhuillier stores nationwide.

“Aside from our low fares, we are offering Filipinos more choices, enhanced services and access to AirAsia’s over 85 destinations stretching across all Asean countries as well as China, India and Australia,” Caneba said. 

AirAsia Zest’s new service to Davao, Cagayan de Oro and Puerto Princesa (Palawan) provides accessibility to island beaches, marine sanctuaries, extreme sports activities andexciting water sports.

Famous for white water rafting, kayaking, caving, spelunking and other activities, Cagayan de Oro (CDO) is gifted with natural wonders, resorts, museums, parks and a rich history. Those who are visiting CDO may also explore the nearby provinces of Bukidnon and LanaodelNorte for their majestic mountain ranges, pineapple plantation and breathtaking countryside.

Gastronomic delight, awaits those who are headed to Cebu via AirAsia Zest.  Dubbed as the Queen City of the South, Cebu is highly urbanized and foodis one of its main tourist attractions. Since American chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain called it the “best pig ever,” Zubuchon has become the most popular lechon (roasted pig) for visitors. Abu-han restaurant’s pochero or Cebu’s version of bulalo (bone marrow soup) is also gaining popularity among local and international tourists.

Flight Schedule

Flight Number	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Flight Duration	Frequency	Aircraft
Z2548	CEB	PPS	12:50	14:00	1:10	Mon,Wed,Fri& Sun	A320
Z2549	PPS	CEB	14:40	15:50	1:10	Mon,Wed,Fri& Sun	A320
Z2538	CEB	CGY	14:50	15:40	0:50	Daily	A320
Z2539	CGY	CEB	16:20	17:10	0:50	Daily	A320
Z2528	CEB	DVO	17:35	18:35	1:00	Daily	A320
Z2529	DVO	CEB	19:15	20:15	1:00	Daily	A320
Z2187	CEB	KUL	06:00	10:00	4:00	Daily	A320
Z2188	KUL	CEB	10:25	14:25	4:00	Daily	A320

About AirAsia Zest:

Filipino Low Cost Carrier ZestAir has been rebranded as AirAsia Zest to reflect its partnership with AirAsia, the leading and largest low-cost carrier in Asia and voted as the World’s Best Low Cost Airline in the annual World Airline Survey by Skytrax for five consecutive years from 2009 - 2013.

AirAsia Zest operates a fleet of 13 aircraft and currently servicing nine (9) domestic and four (4) international routes from Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). It is by far the Philippine carrier with most flights to and from Kalibo which is the gateway to the popular resort island of Boracay.