TUGADE: ZAMBOANGA AIRPORT TO EXPAND FLIGHT ROUTES IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

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ZAMBOANGA CITY – After getting a major face lift with the completion of its development projects, a revitalized and upgraded Zamboanga International Airport (ZIA) will soon expand its flight routes to and from Southeast Asian destinations, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade revealed here. Tugade approved the flight expansion on the occasion of the inauguration Tuesday of Php74.6-million upgrade terminal upgrade which could now accommodate 500 to 800 outgoing passengers. “The expansion of flight is to give depth and meaning of this airport development,” Tugade told newsmen here. Tugade approved the flight expansion on the spot after the meeting between the Philippine Air Line (PAL) executives, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Department of Tourism and the local governments finalized the mechanics for the route operation. The airport may start international flight expansion and kick-off its international operations with the approval of Zamboanga-Kuala Lumpur flights by its Malaysian counterpart, Tugade said. “Zamboanga International Airport is ready for international operations. It has long been prepared for this. The airport can start international operations through the Zamboanga-Manila-Kota Kinabalu route. But we have to wait for our Malaysian counterpart for the Zamboanga-Kota Kinabalu flight,” Tugade said. Tugade added that once PAL submits its proposal for an international flight accommodation with other Southeast Asian nations, the country’s flag carrier may soon start its day operations at the airport. PAL Senior Assistant Vice President for Philippine Sales Harry Inoferio, in a statement provided for the DOTr, said international flight destinations include Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Jakarta, Indonesia; Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam; and Bangkok, Thailand. Inoferio said once quarantine restrictions in the Philippines and other countries are eased, the country’s flag carrier will start accommodating international flights in the fourth quarter of 2022. Tugade also announced the construction of the Php280-million second runway of the Zamboanga International Airport, apron and taxiway. Tugade added that Zamboanga International Airport is already primed to accommodate international tourists, which will lift Zamboanga City’s commercial, tourism and economic status. ###

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