Philippine Airlines expands its international flight route network with the launch of thrice weekly flights to Quanzhou, China (Jinjiang)

MANILA, Philippines, 2015-4-30 — /Travel PR News/ — A Philippine Airlines A320 aircraft receives a water cannon salute upon arrival in Quanzhou, China (Jinjiang) – the flag carrier’s newest international destination. PAL now operates thrice weekly flights (Tuesdays /Thursdays /Saturdays via PR356/357) between Manila and Jinjiang where majority of Chinese – Filipinos trace their roots.

Philippine Airlines expands its international flight route network with the launching of flights toQuanzhou, China (Jinjiang).

Jinjiang is the flag carrier’s 7th destination in China which includes Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Macau. It is PAL’s 37th international destination and 67th overall.

With the opening of the new route beginning April 25, business travelers and members of the Chinese-Filipino community who regularly travel to the Fujian province may now experience the flag carrier’s distinct Filipino brand of inflight service marked by warmth, charm and hospitality.

“I am proud to announce the latest addition to the national flag carrier’s international network – Jinjiang City. With a huge number of Chinese-Filipinos tracing their origin to this part of China, the new PAL service provides them a convenient link to ‘home’,” PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Jaime J. Bautista stressed.

Majority of ethnic Chinese-Filipinos trace their roots in Fujian province.  More than 80% of the sector has ancestral ties in Jinjiang, which is part of Quangzhou City, Fujian Province.

PAL introductory fares to Manila are being offered to Jinjiang’s business and leisure travelers as well as visiting friends and relatives (VFRs) as part of the flag carrier’s inaugural flight offerings

The new service departs Manila at 11AM via PR356 every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, arriving Jinjiang at 1:25PM. Return flights on the same day depart Jinjiang at 2:25PM via PR 357, arriving Manila at 4:55PM.

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