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Airlines moving operations to New Bohol Airport in Panglao as old airport closes

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MANILA - Airlines advised clients who have flights to Bohol province that they are transferring their operations from the old Tagbilaran airport to the New Bohol Airport in Panglao starting Wednesday Nov. 28. This as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said the old airport will be officially decommissioned for commercial operations starting 6:00 pm. Tuesday. <ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/11/27/18/bohol-banks-on-new-eco-airport-for-tourism-push">Bohol banks on new ‘eco-airport’ for tourism push</a></li></ul>Philippine Airlines said passengers departing from Bohol on the following PAL and PAL Express flights on November 28 and beyond should proceed directly to the New Bohol Airport in Panglao:PR 2774 to Manila PR 2778 to Manila PR 2872 to Clark PR 2373 to Davao PR 1482 (2P 1482) to Seoul IncheonPAL also advised passengers flying to Bohol to adjust their pick up or transport arrangements as they will arrive at the new airport in Panglao instead of the old facility in Tagbilaran. These flights are: PR 2773 from Manila PR 2777 from Manila PR 2871 from Clark PR 2372 from Davao PR 1483 (2P 1483) from Seoul Incheon Travel time from the Tagbilaran City center to Panglao airport is approximately 40 minutes, but passengers are advised to allot at least an hour for this when planning their trips, PAL said.The airline also said its ticket office at the old airport will remain open until Dec. 15 to service passengers during a three-week transition period. PAL said its check-in counters at the new airport will be able to issue tickets if necessary.Cebu Pacific said it is also transferring its operations to the New Bohol Airport on Wednesday. Cebu Pacific flies thrice daily between Manila and Bohol, as well as once a day to and from Cagayan de Oro and Davao. It is also set to launch daily flights between Clark and Bohol by Dec. 15.AirAsia also said it moving its operations from Tagbilaran airport to the Panglao airport on Wednesday.The low-cost carrier said its flight schedule remains unchanged but advised passengers departing from and to Tagbilaran to check-in via its website or mobile app, print their boarding passes before leaving to the airport, and arrive at the new airport at least 2 hours before their flights.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/11/27/18/airasia-is-first-to-land-on-new-bohol-airport-ahead-of-formal-opening">AirAsia is first to land on New Bohol Airport ahead of formal opening</a></li></ul>

Airlines advised clients who have flights to Bohol province that they are transferring their operations from the old Tagbilaran airport to the New Bohol Airport in Panglao starting Wednesday Nov. 28.

Airlines advised clients who have flights to Bohol province that they are transferring their operations from the old Tagbilaran airport to the New Bohol Airport in Panglao starting Wednesday Nov. 28.