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Cebu Pacific lowers fares as coronavirus hits tourism
Cebu Pacific is offering promotional base fares for as low as P88 to over 70 domestic destinations to encourage local travel amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.
The budget airline has also increased its flight capacity by an average of 44% by using larger aircraft or adding more flights.
This initiative is part of a broader effort by the government and tourism stakeholders to stimulate domestic tourism and mitigate the economic impact of the virus.
Cebu Pacific's reduced fares are accessible through all its booking channels, including their website, mobile app, and partner travel agencies.
The Department of Tourism projected that the Philippines is set to lose P42.9 billion in tourism revenues for February to April.
Airlines are among the first to take a blow from the novel coronavirus, as countries have aggressively implemented travel bans to control the virus' spread worldwide.
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