Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced that it will reopen direct flights from the Clark International Airport (CRK) to Basco, Batanes starting July 2 this year.
The Clark-Basco-Clark route will fly four times per week on Tuesday, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Via aircraft PR 2688, the plane will depart CRK at 11 a.m. and arrive in Basco at 12:35 p.m. Meanwhile, flight service PR 2689 will depart Basco at 1 p.m. and arrive in CRK at 2:35 p.m.
"We are delighted to revive our Clark-Basco service commencing on the third quarter of 2024. Convenient connectivity is essential for travelers who wish to experience our island-destinations. We will endeavor to reopen more routes out of Clark as we continue to grow our network from Central Luzon,” said PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Capt. Stanley K. Ng in a statement on April 22.
“This renewed connection not only signifies the strengthening of ties between two vibrant destinations but also underscores the importance of Basco in the growth of Clark International Airport (CRK). With this renewed route, Philippine Airlines, thru CRK, continues to play a pivotal role in promoting tourism and fostering connections across our country," added Noel Manankil, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp. (LIPAD), the consortium managing CRK.
Currently, PAL offers flights from CRK with daily flights to Cebu, thrice weekly to Caticlan (Boracay), and four times weekly to Busuanga (Coron).