GBA flies further afield to Manila

Greater Bay Airlines' first flight to Manila, Philippines departed yesterday, marking the launch of its seventh destination.

The new route will operate five times a week between Hong Kong International Airport and Ninoy Aquino International Airport, providing passengers flying to Manila yet another airline to choose from.

A souvenir and an inaugural flight certificate were presented to passengers on board, including some crispy cookies and palmiers sponsored by Imperial Patisserie.

The scheduled flight between Hong Kong and Manila will depart Hong Kong at 11.50pm daily from Monday, Wednesday to Saturday and land at around 2am, while the flight from Manila to Hong Kong departs at 3am and arrives in Hong Kong at around 5.10am from Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday to Sunday.

The Greater Bay Airlines was launched in July 2022, flying to Bangkok, Taipei, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Ho Chi Minh City, and now Manila.