Chinese carriers increasing flights to the Philippines
Chinese airlines are rapidly increasing flights to the Philippines following the relaxing of visa requirements between the two countries in Oct 2016. Since then, 675,700 Chinese tourists visited the Philippines in 2016, up 37.1% over 2015. Local industry analysts predicted this figure will continue to grow quickly this year. Over the past 3 months, more than 10 Chinese carriers have applied to open nearly 40 international routes to Kalibo and Cebu in the Philippines. Seven Chinese carriers currently operate routes to the Philippines with 24,000 weekly flights. Local analysts point out many domestic airlines need to find new Southeast Asian markets—such as the Philippines—to make up for decreased demand in the Thailand market after the govt tightened tourism restrictions following the death of Thailand’s king last year. <br/>
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Chinese carriers increasing flights to the Philippines
Chinese airlines are rapidly increasing flights to the Philippines following the relaxing of visa requirements between the two countries in Oct 2016. Since then, 675,700 Chinese tourists visited the Philippines in 2016, up 37.1% over 2015. Local industry analysts predicted this figure will continue to grow quickly this year. Over the past 3 months, more than 10 Chinese carriers have applied to open nearly 40 international routes to Kalibo and Cebu in the Philippines. Seven Chinese carriers currently operate routes to the Philippines with 24,000 weekly flights. Local analysts point out many domestic airlines need to find new Southeast Asian markets—such as the Philippines—to make up for decreased demand in the Thailand market after the govt tightened tourism restrictions following the death of Thailand’s king last year. <br/>
