New Pacific Flier Airline Gives Neighboring Island Residents, Visitors a Low-Cost Option to Guam
The arrival of the new Pacific Flier airline at A.B. Won Pat International Airport will give residents and visitors of Palau, the Philippines, and Australia’s Gold Coast another low-cost option to come to Guam, according to Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB).
From January to May 2010, 1,988 visitors total have arrived on Guam from the three destinations. With easier access and a low-cost airline option for potential travelers, GVB expects that number to increase.
“It’s always a good sign to see more carriers at the airport,” said GVB Acting General Manager Ernie A. Galito. “We anticipate the increased seat capacity for those visitors from Palau, the Philippines, and Australia, as well as the low cost, will help give more travelers a chance and desire to experience Guam.”
Currently, round-trip tickets on Palau-based Pacific Flier range from $199 to $899, depending on the destination and booking date. The airline will be utilizing one Airbus aircraft for flights.
The inaugural flight will arrive at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, at A.B. Won International Airport. Media and other guests who would like to arrange to be at the gate should arrive at the Radio Dispatch Office near the Passenger Screening Area on the 2nd floor no later than 6 a.m. to receive an escort badge.
The airport is also hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 30, at 10 a.m. to celebrate the opening of the Pacific Flier ticket counter, located across from the waterfall on the ground level.
