AirAsia to reopen Manila-Bohol flights starting Dec. 1

On the heels of the recent announcement that Bohol will be open for tourists, budget carrier AirAsia Philippines on Wednesday announced it will be resuming flights between Manila and the island destination starting December 1, 2020.

AirAsia said its Manila-Bohol route will fly four times weekly from December 1 to 15, every Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Later on, from December 16 to 31, the carrier will have daily Manila-Bohol flights.

Malacañang, in October, announced that Bohol will reopen to tourists starting November 15.

To celebrate Bohol’s reopening, AirAsia said it is offering 50% off on all flights from Manila to Bohol (TAG) for this week only.

The booking period for the promo offer will be from November 17 until November 22, 2020 for travel between December 1, 2020 and October 30, 2021.

“We are pleased to be able to reopen our services to and from Bohol for both essential and leisure travelers. We hope that the resumption of connectivity between both regions will further assist local businesses and enterprises in Bohol. AirAsia will continue to support the national and local governments in their efforts to  jumpstart the travel and tourism industries in the Philippines,” said AirAsia Philippines CEO Ricky Isla.

The airline also reminded leisure tourists bound for Bohol to present the following documents:

•     A negative RT-PCR test result taken within 72 hours prior to their departure date;
•     Filled up Online Registration Form which can be found at tourism.bohol.gov.ph, to receive personal QR code; and
•     Booking confirmation details for hotel/resort located in the municipalities of Panglao or Dauis (with UBE seal or Certificate of Authority to Operate)

Locally Stranded Individuals (LSIs) and Returning Overseas Filipinos (ROFs), meanwhile, are required to present the following documents:

•     Medical Certificate issued by a licensed physician;
•     Travel Clearance issued by the PNP Covid Shield; and
•     Certificate of Acceptance from the receiving LGU

All Authorized Persons Outside of Residence (APOR) are required to present the following documents:

•     Company/Mission Order indicating work purposes;
•     Certificate of Acceptance from the receiving LGU;
•     Medical Certificate issued by a licensed physician;
•     Clearance from the Bohol Inter-Agency Task Force (BIATF); and
•     A negative RT-PCR test result taken within 48 hours prior to their departure date for APORs staying in Bohol for less than five days only

“APORs staying in Bohol for more than 5 days will not be required to take an RT-PCR test prior to departure but will be tested on their 5th day of quarantine in Bohol,” AirAsia said.

AirAsia reminded LSIs, APORs, and ROFs to contact and coordinate with the focal person of their receiving LGU before booking a flight to ensure the availability of the necessary facilities.

Meanwhile, leisure tourists must always bring a copy of their QR code which may be found after their online registration at https://tourism.bohol.gov.ph, the airline said.

“Guests can expect enhanced safety measures throughout the entire journey, including pre-flight, in-flight, and during the arrival process. These include the mandatory wearing of face masks to be permitted to travel, amongst others,” AirAsia said.

“Guests are also advised to check and comply with measures implemented by local airport authorities for a smooth travel experience,” it said.—AOL, GMA News