Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAIR), the country’s premiere leisure airline, announced today the opening of a new route to scenic El Nido, Palawan. Starting May 17, 2009, SEAIR flies Manila-El Nido-Manila every Sunday and Wednesday. (Photo courstey of Judith Distal of El Nido)

El Nido is located in the northernmost tip of Palawan and is part of the El Nido-Taytay Managed Resource Protected Area, the largest marine sanctuary in the entire Philippines. This group of islands is a perfect destination for divers and snorkelers as well as beach and island-hoppers with over 30 dive sites and more than 50 beaches and hidden lagoons. Aside from its diverse fauna, El Nido also showcases a striking geological wonder: limestone cliffs that were carved extensively from thick layers of coralline deposits.

“SEAIR is doing a unique service to the country in support of its tourism development goals. We are committed to the mission of bringing travelers from the Philippines’ gateways to its many island destinations,” said Avelino Zapanta, President of SEAIR.

            SEAIR has also announced more flights to Basco, Batanes.  It now flies twice daily every Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and once daily every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until June 14, 2009.

            SEAIR is the nation's second-oldest airline and has flown almost 3 million passengers to local destinations including Boracay, Puerto Princesa, Tablas (Romblon), Clark, Zamboanga, Jolo, Tawi-tawi. SEAIR also offers flights from Boracay and Puerto Princesa to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. SEAIR will soon fly to Masbate, Bicol.

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In addition to the fares, a PhP 100 environment fee will be collected from all Manila-El Nido passengers to be donated to the El Nido Foundation for the improvement of the quality of life in El Nido and the preservation of its natural environment.

SEAIR offers special service advantages to its passengers, such as in flights to Caticlan (Boracay). SEAIR passengers enjoy complimentary transfers from Caticlan airport to Boracay and vice versa, as well as shortest queues and check-in procedures at the airport, fastest baggage claim, and privileges for their boarding pass in partner establishments in Boracay and Manila.