South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) recently
announced flights to Baler, Aurora; Daet, Camarines Norte; and
Tablas, Romblon.
Starting April 14, SEAIR will operate flights
to Baler, the oldest municipality of Aurora province every
Mondays and Fridays. Flights to Daet, the capital city of
Camarines Norte, are now available every Tuesdays and Fridays,
while flights to Tablas in Romblon are available every Mondays,
Thursdays and Saturdays.
"With SEAIR’s new flights and cargo service,
traveling is made easier and more convenient for tourists,
businessmen and commuters alike," said Avelino Zapanta,
president of SEAIR. "With the arrival of SEAIR, these
destinations can expect an increase in the volume of visitor
arrivals."
Considered the most progressive town in the
province of Aurora, Baler is known for historical sites such as
the home of former president Manuel L. Quezon and the
picturesque Baler Catholic Church. Baler also boasts of scenic
landscapes and beaches.
The waters of Baler also serve as venue of
the Aurora Surfing Cup an annual event where local and foreign
surfers compete.
Some of the best beaches suitable for surfing
may also be found in Daet, Camarines Norte. Popular among
foreign tourist surfers, waves in Daet’s beaches are perfect for
beginners with swells reaching as high as six feet. Daet is also
known for its annual Pineapple festival, which features the
Formosa, one of its sweetest varieties growing abundantly in the
region.
Known as the Marble Country of the
Philippines, Romblon is famous for its rich marble deposits as
well as unspoiled white sand beaches, bountiful marine life,
waterfalls, and its unique inland salt lake. Although it may not
be as frequented as other local tourist destinations such as
Boracay and Palawan, Romblon is a haven for visitors seeking
raw, pristine beauty.
"SEAIR is doing a unique service to the
country in support of its tourism development goals as more and
more tourist destinations are being developed in the nooks and
crannies of the country," said Zapanta.
The airline uses a fleet of Dornier 328 and
LET 410 aircraft. The Dornier 328 is a state-of-the-art
32-seater twin-engine turboprop aircraft, which allows SEAIR to
fly its passengers from Manila to Caticlan in only 35 minutes —
the fastest flight to Boracay offered by a local airline.
The 19-seater Let 410 is ideal for small
runways and other destinations where bigger airlines could not
land.
"SEAIR is all about getting the jet-setting crowd the fastest
way possible to discover the Philippine islands. The Dornier 328
aircraft significantly reduces travel time for tourists, thereby
allowing them to maximize their travel schedule and reach the
country’s world-class destinations with less hassle," added
Zapanta.
