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Asiana Airlines launches inaugural flight to Bohol

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A water cannon salute welcomes the arrival of the inaugural Asiana Airlines flight from Seoul, South Korea. (Photo from BPIA)

Korean carrier Asiana Airlines successfully completed its maiden flight, OZ 7093, to Bohol on Thursday, July 20, 2023, arriving at Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) from Incheon, South Korea.

The flight carried 177 passengers and marks a significant step in strengthening international connectivity for the province.

BPIA Acting Airport Manager, Mr. Anghelo B. Ibañez, airline executives, and local media warmly welcomed the arriving passengers during the inaugural flight ceremony.

Asiana Airlines plans to operate regular flights to Bohol every Wednesday and Saturday, signaling potential for increased direct flights in the future. The move is expected to fuel economic growth by attracting more tourists and boosting business activities in the region.

In a statement posted on Facebook, BPIA said: “The continued increase in number of flights in BPIA particularly for international flights signifies the increase in demand for passengers and tourists to come here in the province which will eventually result to a boost in economic activities that will benefit us all.”

Asiana Airlines joins three other carriers plying the Bohol-Seoul route: Air Busan, Jeju Air, and Royal Air Philippines.

Written by
Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Dirk is the founder and editor-in-chief of Aviation Updates Philippines (AUP), a platform dedicated to providing the latest news and insights on the aviation industry in the Philippines. With a strong passion for aviation and a background in computer engineering, he manages all aspects of AUP, from website development to content curation.

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