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Domestic carrier Zest Air kicked-off on October its daily flights to Hong Kong from the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) via an inaugural flight to the former Crown Colony.
DMIA-Hong Kong daily flight inaugurated. Officials of the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC), the Department of Tourism and Zest Air cut the ribbon formally inaugurating the daily flights of Zest Air to Hong Kong from the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in the Clark Freeport: (L-R) CIAC President and CEO Victor Jose Luciano; Zest Air Executive Vice-President and COO Capt. Eliseo Tabora; CIAC Executive Vice-President and COO Alexander Cauguiran; CIAC Chairman Nestor Mangio; and, Tourism Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab.
Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) President and CEO Victor Jose I. Luciano, CIAC Chairman Nestor Mangio, Subic Clark Alliance for Development Council (SCADC) Sec. Edgardo Pamintuan, Zest Air Executive Vice-President and COO Capt. Eliseo Tabora and CIAC Executive Vice-President and COO Alexander Cauguiran led the ceremony for the Zest Air inaugural flight at the DMIA VIP Lounge at 3 pm.
Welcome to DMIA, Zest Air. Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) President and CEO Victor Jose Luciano welcome guests as well as Zest Air during the ceremony for the inaugural flight of the airline to Hong Kong on Saturday. The ceremony and inaugural flight kicks off the daily service of the newest local airline to the former Crown Colony.
Zest Air, formerly Asian Spirit, used its brand new Airbus 320 with a seating capacity of 166 passengers for the inaugural flight. The aircraft arrived at the DMIA at around 3 pm and left at around 5 pm, formally launching its daily flights to Hong Kong and signaling the start of the airlines’ full commercial operations at the Clark airport.
Zest Air arrives at DMIA for inaugural flight. A marshal prepares to assist Zest Air Flight Z2 284 that arrived at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) for its inaugural flight to Hong Kong on Saturday, kicking off its daily service to the Special Administrative Region of China from the DMIA
Zest Air is the second local air carrier to have commercial international operations at the DMIA. The carrier also operates Clark-Caticlan flights on Thursdays and Saturdays for people who would want to visit the world-famous Boracay Beach Island Resort in the Visayas. Interested parties may log on to the Zest Air website, www.zestair.com.ph, for bookings and information.
Zest Air arrives at DMIA for inaugural flight. Ground handling staff standby as a marshal assists an aircraft of Zest Air as it parks at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) on Saturday for its inaugural flight to Hong Kong. The flight kicked off the daily service of the newest local airline to Hong Kong from the DMIA.
“We welcome Zest Air’s international operations at DMIA and CIAC fully supports their endeavor that will further boost the development of the airport,” Luciano said, adding that the DMIA has been declared by no less than President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as the country’s Premier International Airport after the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila.
Passengers of the Zest Air Inaugural Flight Z2 284 to Hong Kong pose for posterity to be part of another milestone for the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in the Clark Freeport. The inaugural flight on Saturday kicked off the daily flights of the newest local airline to Hong Kong SAR
Zest Air started Southeast Asian flights in June 2009 to Singapore, Macau, Hong Kong, Incheon in South Korea, Fukuoka and Okinawa in Japan and 20 domestic flights to destinations that include Bacolod, Boracay, Busuanga, Cagayan de Oro, Calbayog, Catarman, Cebu, Clark, Davao, Iloilo, Kalibo, Manila, Legazpi, Naga, Puerto Princesa, Tabales, Tacloban, Tagbilaran, and Virac.
Passengers board the Zest Air inaugural flight that kicked off the daily service of the airline from the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in the Clark Freeport to Hong Kong.
In March 2008, AMY Holdings Corporation established Zest Airways Inc., as it sees the opportunity for growth in the airline and aviation industry in the country. In September 2008, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the corporate name of Zest Air and the judicial personality of Zest Airways Inc. was established. (CIAC-Public Affairs)
Guam airport Chairman visits CIAC
Guam Airport chairman visits CIAC. Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) President and CEO Victor Jose I. Luciano (right) welcomes Martin Gerber, chairman of the board of the Guam International Airport Authority (GIAA) – operator of the A.B. Won Pat Guam International Airport, during his visit to CIAC on Wednesday to see for himself the developments at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA). With them are: (L-R) CIAC Vice-President for Operations Romeo Dyoco Jr. and CIAC Executive Vice-President and COO Alexander Cauguiran. Gerber described the developments at the DMIA as “very impressive” and eventually lead to the Clark airport being the Philippines’ premier international gateway. (Photo courtesy of CIAC-Public Affairs)
Manila with Paulo Mangio, 2006
His eyes showed a different light when I asked what is his favorite place in the world. He said there is nowhere else he could be more ecstatic than in Rome, Italy, particularly at the Vatican City. A religious man by nature, the architect and visionary Nestor Mangio speaks highly of Rome’s architecture, Tuscan scenery and magnificence.
He was even more alive when he cited his visit with the Pope with his family and friends. The Vatican City, he said, gives him peace and enlightenment each time he steps inside its walls.
And a man who obviously indulges himself with knowledge in art and culture, Mangio said he loves the Arena, the Coliseum, St. Peter’s Square, the 15th century altar of St. Aniceto, the monastery at the cliff of Mt. Padre Pio Petrocina where it is divine and magical at midnight.
Vail, Colorado- Summer 2003
“I am fascinated with the medieval towns. When I travel I usually appreciate the culture, architecture, food and music of the place I visit. I love al fresco dining. And I love Italian food the most. For me, Rome is incomparable,” Mangio said.
Far from his usual talks as chairman of the Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC), Mangio provided insights on trends in travel and tourism. He said that the current developments in tourism are focused in ecological tourism, especially in places that are rich in natural resources like the Asia-Pacific region.
But in the next five to 10 years, Mangio said South East Asia will be at an advantage because of wellness tourism. The Philippines, he said, is one of the most viable areas for wellness tourism where retirees can easily locate and live comfortably. “Our country is better than Thailand. We have the best tropical climate and the cost of living is much affordable than in other countries. Also, our people are kind-hearted and warm with a hospitality that exudes our fine culture and values,” Mangio said.
Bangkok, Thailand- Summer 2005
Mangio added that with the improvement being done at the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark and the existence of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, several wellness facilities can be developed in western Pampanga alone. This is not mentioning other growth areas such as Batangas, Aurora, La Union, Cebu and more.
Fishing camp off Subic Bay- Summer 2004
Aside from being a CIAC chairman and a traveler, Mangio is also the president and CEO of the Central Country Estate Inc. (CCEI), developer of the world-class prime community in Mexico, Pampanga – The Lakeshore. The Lakeshore is composed of several state-of-the-art communities with a 12-hecatre manmade lake at its heart and a towering lighthouse. (Story by Mini Arceo/ Photos courtesy of Nestor Mangio)
