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Iloilo-Negros Air Express Company, Inc. was founded in 1932 by López family of Iloilo, as Asia's first commercial airline. Based in Iloilo and Manila, it served domestic routes to Bacolod, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Del Monte and Manila. [2] The airline company was converted after World War II to Far Eastern Air Transport Inc. (FEATI).
Seven of these airports were in the initial CAAP list in 2008: [2] Clark, Davao, Laoag, Mactan–Cebu, Manila–Ninoy Aquino, Kalibo and Puerto Princesa. The only airport elevated to international status since 2008 has been the Iloilo Airport, [4] where scheduled international service began in 2012.
In 2011, Iloilo International Airport serviced an average of 42 flights daily on four domestic routes. [93] At the time of its opening, the ATO believed that international flights out of and to the airport might not begin until 2008, [94] although international passenger flights could commence once Iloilo International Airport meets ICAO ...
The airline resumed its Manila–Singapore flights on August 31, 2006, [20] and launched a direct flight from Cebu to Singapore on October 23. It was the first low-cost airline to serve the Cebu-Singapore-Cebu sector, [21] and competing directly with Singapore Airlines subsidiary SilkAir, the only Philippine carrier serving the route for years until Philippine Airlines resumed direct service ...
Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport: Base [1] Philippines (Northern Mindanao) Cagayan de Oro: Laguindingan Airport [1] Lumbia Airport: Airport closed: Camiguin: Camiguin Airport: Terminated [a] Ozamiz: Labo Airport [1] Philippines (Soccsksargen) General Santos: General Santos International Airport [1] Philippines (Western Visayas ...
Air traffic volumes at airports worldwide dramatically declined in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including in the Philippines.The rate at which traffic volumes will recover to pre-pandemic levels will depend on numerous factors, including economic recovery and the easing of domestic and international traffic restrictions, however it is anticipated to take several years.
On April 19, 2000, a Boeing 737-200 jet operating as Air Philippines Flight 541 from Manila to Davao crashed before the approach at Francisco Bangoy International Airport. 124 passengers, and seven crew were killed. It was the deadliest accident of the airline and the worst aviation disaster in Philippine aviation history.
Several flights were cancelled at Iloilo International Airport. [42] A health advisory was issued in Toledo, Cebu due to air pollution risks caused by the eruption. [43] The Office of Civil Defense said that around 87,000 people had to be evacuated, with 46,900 of them living in La Castellana. [44]