Zest Air launches direct flights to Shanghai with seat sale

MANILA, Philippines - Traveling to Shanghai, China will now be a lot cheaper and more attractive as Zest Air launches its inaugural flight to the world’s largest city proper of over 23 million people this June with an introductory fare of as low as P1,488 (exclusive of applicable taxes, surcharges, and Philippine Travel Tax).

According to Zest Air chief executive officer Alfredo M. Yao, the offer is good for limited seats only and the selling period is ongoing until further notice. Travel period for the said promo fare will begin on the inaugural date, June 22, 2012 until further notice.

“I advise business travelers to book early so they can avail of this opportunity before seats run out,” said Yao, encouraging businessmen to visit Shanghai at this time of the year because it is just after the peak season of March to May so prices are much lower -- which is just right for budget conscious business travelers.

Shanghai is a major financial center and has overtaken Singapore last year as the busiest container port in the world. It has been described as a showcase of the booming economy of China.

Zest Air flies from Manila direct to Shanghai five times weekly every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays. Departure time is 8:10 in the evening, except Saturdays when departure is an hour earlier at 7 p.m. Flying time is three and a half hours.

Coming back from Shanghai, the flight schedule is every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 12:40 midnight, and Sunday at 12:30 a.m.

Zest Air will be using their Airbus 320 which seats 180 passengers. Airport terminal in Manila is at the NAIA Terminal 4 (Manila Domestic Airport along Domestic Road - International Wing) and the Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai.

Although already operating to five international flights since 2010 such as Incheon and Pusan in Korea, Shanghai and Beijing in China, and Taipei, Taiwan out of Kalibo and Cebu International Airports, the Manila - Shanghai flight is only Zest Air’s second International flight emanating direct out of Manila after their Manila-Quanzhou, Jinjiang flight launched last April 26.

More international flights direct from Manila are scheduled this year -- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Incheon Korea. Zest Air also plans to resume its flights to Hong Kong and to open its Singapore routes.

Lots of affordable introductory fares are being offered for this new addition to Zest Air’s expanding distribution network. For reservations, call 855-3333 or visit www.zestair.com.ph and like Zest Air’s official fanpage at facebook.com/ZestAir.