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Cebu launching direct flights to Japan's 'winter capital' Sapporo

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Arthur Fuentes

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/173095829187020241107 (1).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none">Sapporo TV Tower looms over at the Odori Park</span> </span></span></span></div><p>MANILA - Cebu Pacific said it is launching direct flights between Manila and Sapporo in January next year. </p><p>Sapporo, which is the capital city of Hokkaido, is also known as the City of Snow and the winter capital of Japan.</p><p>&quot;Filipino travelers can also now look forward to participating in the world-renowned Sapporo Snow Festival in February, snowboarding in the Teine Ski Resort, or visiting the Jozankei Onsen for its relaxing baths and natural views,&quot; the airline said.</p><p>The new route, which will start on January 16, 2025, will cut travel time from 10 hours to &quot;only around five hours,&quot; Cebu Pacific said.  This is compared to other airlines with layovers, the budget carrier said.</p><p>The Gokongwei-led carrier said it will be the only airline to offer direct flights between Manila and Sapporo.</p><p>“We are thrilled to be the only carrier to offer non-stop flights between Manila and Sapporo. The launch of this route is a testament to Cebu Pacific’s mission of expanding its international network and making air travel accessible to a wider range of passengers. We are excited to offer more Filipinos the opportunity to experience the winter charm of Sapporo,” said Xander Lao, Cebu Pacific President and Chief Commercial Officer.</p><p>Cebu Pacific has been expanding its fleet and adding new routes as it takes advantage of the post-pandemic boom in travel. It recently signed the biggest aircraft deal in Philippine history with Airbus.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ULRVGQL_oUM?&amp;t=13s&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Sapporo, which is the capital city of Hokkaido, is also known as the City of Snow and the winter capital of Japan.</p>

Sapporo, which is the capital city of Hokkaido, is also known as the City of Snow and the winter capital of Japan.

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Cebu Pacific launching direct flights to Japan's 'winter capital' Sapporo

Arthur Fuentes,

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Published Nov 07, 2024 01:46 PM PHT

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Updated Nov 07, 2024 02:53 PM PHT

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