Terminal 2 of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News file

MANILA - Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) announced today it is set to welcome United Airlines flights originating from Tokyo's Narita International Airport, beginning July 31, 2024.

The airport said the move marks a significant expansion of MCIA's route network, providing travelers with increased connectivity to key US destinations served by United Airlines, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Newark, and Houston.

United Airlines' international route network offers non-stop services to 134 destinations across 67 countries.

The airport said its partnership with United Airlines aims to streamline travel for visitors from the United States, granting them easier access to Cebu and other popular tourist spots in the Central and Southern Philippines, such as Bohol, Siargao, Boracay, and Siquijor.

MCIA CEO Athanasios Titonis said he is optimistic about the collaboration, highlighting its potential to inspire other global carriers to work with the airport. 

"The growing demand for flights from various global destinations underscores the need for strategic partnerships like this one to effectively meet travelers' needs," he said. 

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