The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomed the maiden Perth-Manila flight of Jetstar Airways recently at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.
DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco underscored that this latest route will boost the country’s connectivity and encourage more Australian tourists to visit the Philippines.
“This latest route will boost the country’s connectivity and encourage more Australian tourists to visit the Philippines.”
Australia ranks as the fifth-highest source market for the country with 299,286 passenger arrivals in 2024.
“This flight represents more than just travel; it symbolizes our commitment to offer opportunities for tourism and business, making it easier for travelers to fly to Manila and further connecting the Philippines to the world,” the tourism chief said.
“It symbolizes our commitment to offer opportunities for tourism and business, making it easier for travelers to fly to Manila and further connecting the Philippines to the world.”
Carrying 169 passengers, the Jetstar’s six-hour and 35-minute inaugural flight was welcomed with some Filipino performances at the airport terminal.
The low-cost airline with a capacity of 232 seats will operate the Perth-Manila route three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Flight JQ80 departs Manila at 5:35 a.m. and arrives in Perth at 1:00 p.m., while flight JQ81 leaves Perth at 9:10 p.m., arriving in Manila at 4:15 a.m.
DOT Director Azucena Pallugna, staff, and other stakeholders were present at the NAIA Terminal 3 to welcome passengers at the reception.
