Direct Phl-Paris flight eyed this year

Passengers looking for direct flights between Manila and Paris may have reasons to pop the champagne soon.

- Richmond Mercurio

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said direct flights between Manila and Paris could be in place before the year ends.

“I think in Asia. We are the only country without a direct flight from Europe to the Philippines. And I think it’s a good wish for Filipinos to have that direct flight from the Philippines to Paris. So let’s see. We’ll work on that and we will make some announcements, maybe in a few weeks,” Bautista said.

Bautista said having a direct flight between Manila and Paris is very important, as it would give comfort to passengers as well as boost tourism in the country.

“So we look forward to more direct flights. I hope that our national carrier can also mount direct flights to Europe soon,” Bautista added.