United Airlines to start Tokyo-Cebu flights in July

United Airlines is set to start daily flights from the Narita International Airport in Tokyo to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) starting July, the operator of the local gateway announced Tuesday.

In a statement, the MCIA — a consortium of Aboitiz InfraCapital, GMR Group, and Megawide Construction Corp. — said the first United Airlines flight from Tokyo will be on July 31, 2024. It also eyes more global carriers to fly into the destination.

“The growing demand for flights from various global destinations underscores the need for strategic partnerships like this one to effectively meet travelers’ needs,” MCIA chief executive officer Athanasios Titonis said.

“With some of the world’s most stunning beaches and unique experiences found only here, we hope other global carriers recognize the immense potential, particularly in Cebu, and join us in expanding our route network,” he added.

The MCIA is the second-largest airport in the Philippines, serving over 11 million foreign and local passengers yearly.—AOL, GMA Integrated News