Cebu Pacific (CEB) will start direct flights from Manila to Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xiamen and Macau this September and October with seat sale fares that are 85% lower than those currently available for these routes.

One-way fares exclusive of surcharges and government tax are pegged at P888 for Manila-Guangzhou, Manila-Xiamen, Manila-Macau, and P1,888 for Manila-Shanghai. This seat sale will run from June 28 to July 4, 2007, and is good for travel until December 15, 2007.

CEB's daily service to Shanghai and Xiamen will begin September 12 and 26, respectively. The four times weekly flights to Guangzhou will start on October 10, while the thrice-weekly Macau service will start on October 11.

"We are aware of the importance of these markets to our country's tourism agenda and now that we are ready to operate these routes with our trademark low fares, we hope we can successfully stimulate travel to and from these China markets." Lance Gokongwei, CEB President and CEO announced.

China is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and is particularly important to the Philippines because of its growing tourist arrivals. Xiamen, Guangzhou, and Shanghai have also become top business destinations while Macau is fast developing into a leading meeting, convention and leisure hub in Asia.

"With this development, CEB now offers the most routes to and destinations in China from the Philippines, than any other carrier." Gokongwei said.

After its seat sale, CEB's lowest 'Go' fare to Macau, Xiamen, and Guangzhou is P1,999 one-way - a reduction of as much as 70% from the existing lowest year round fare to these destinations. CEB's 'Go' fares to Shanghai starts at P2,999 one-way - almost 76% lower than the current applicable lowest year round fare. Fares are exclusive of applicable taxes and surcharges.

"The best way to purchase tickets is through CEB's website at www.cebupacificair.com," Gokongwei said.

"We feel that it's quite fitting that one of the world's fastest-growing airlines, CEB, is a proponent in strengthening the link between the Philippines and the fastest-growing economy in the world - China," added Gokongwei.

Now in its 12th year, CEB currently has 14 new Airbus aircraft and is acquiring up to 20 more. It has also recently placed an order for up to 14 ATR 72-500 aircraft with the delivery of the first two in early 2008. CEB expects to operate a fleet of 46 aircraft by 2013.