October 29, 2025 | 4:22pm
MANILA, Philippines — Flights to the island province of Siquijor will be available for the first time through Clark-based local boutique airline Sunlight Air.
The airline will launch flights from Cebu to Siquijor beginning December 15, operating four times weekly, giving tourists another option other than ferries to reach the island.
The move is part of its efforts to make regional travel more accessible and support emerging tourist destinations.
The news comes on the heel of Sunlight Air acquiring its first ATR 72-600 turboprop plane, the fourth aircraft in its fleet after three ATR 72-500s, which will be upgraded sometime next year.
The freshly-acquired aircraft has advanced noise insulation and emits less carbon emissions per passenger because 45% less fuel is burned.
The ATR 72-600 seats up to 68 passengers, four fewer seats than usual to provide more legroom. The plane will be used on flights from Clark and Cebu to Siargao and Busuanga, and vice-versa.
On the horizon for the airline is purchasing jet aircraft in order to mount international flights as early as 2027.
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