NOCIDO, SCIRYL G.

BSTM 2-1

1. What are the international gateways in the Philippines (Airports and Seaports)

AIRPORTS:
 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)
 Bacolod-Silay International Airport
 Clark International Airport
 Puerto Princesa International Airport
 Mactan–Cebu International Airport
 Subic Bay International Airport
 Francisco Bangoy International Airport
 General Santos International Airport
 Iloilo International Airport
 Bicol International Airport
 Kalibo International Airport
 Laoag International Airport
 Zamboanga International Airport

SEAPORTS:

 Port of Manila. 
 Port of Cebu. 
 Batangas International Port. 
 Port of Subic. 
 Port of Cagayan de Oro.

2. What is OSS -one stop shop service? 

Provide available routings in the Philippines exiting PH only.

The term "OSS" (One-Stop Shop) in airlines refers to a flight ticket with connecting flight inclusions
without the traveller needing to buy another of flight ticket to connect with other airline.

EXAMPLE: CEB – MNL -- GMP

3. What are the transit guidelines of of Philippine Immigration for connecting flights and transiting
passengers ?

Allowable Hours of Stay in the Country (Non Visa and Visa Holders):

 For Non-Visa Holders – Without leaving the designated transit area at the airport, transit
travelers who do not need a visa to enter the Philippines can normally stay for up to 24 hours. It
is significant to note that the precise duration of the stay could change depending on the
conditions and regulations of the airport and immigration authorities.
  For Visa Holders – Type of visa and the requirements listed on the visa will determine the
maximum length of stay.

Visa Free Entry (What are the Acceptable Visa Free Entries in the Philippines)

 For a limited time, several nations’ nationals are eligible for visa-free entrance to the Philippines.
For the most up-to-date information on visa exemptions, it is advised to check the official
website of the Philippine Bureau of Immigration or to contact the Philippine embassy or
consulate in your country.

Visa-free entrance countries to the Philippines: 

1 Andorra
2 Angola
3 Antigua and Barbuda
4 Argentina
5 Australia
6 Austria
7 Bahamas
8 Bahrain
9 Barbados
10 Belgium
11 Belize
12 Benin
13 Bhutan
14 Bolivia
15 Botswana
16 Brazil*
17 Brunei Darussalam
18 Bulgaria
19 Burkina Faso
20 Burundi
21 Cambodia
22 Cameroon
23 Canada
24 Cape Verde
25 Central African Republic
26 Chad
27 Chile
28 Colombia
29 Comoros
30 Congo
31 Costa Rica
32 Cote d’Ivoire
33 Croatia
34 Cyprus
35 Czech Republic
36 Democratic Republic of the Congo
37 Denmark
38 Djibouti
39 Dominica
40 Dominican Republic
41 Ecuador
42 El Salvador
43 Equatorial Guinea
44 Eritrea
45 Estonia
46 Ethiopia
47 Fiji
48 Finland
49 France
50 Gabon
51 Gambia
52 Germany
53 Ghana
54 Greece
55 Grenada
56 Guatemala
57 Guinea
58 Guinea Bissau
59 Guyana
60 Haiti
61 Honduras
62 Hungary
63 Iceland
64 Indonesia
65 Ireland
66 Israel*
67 Italy
68 Jamaica
69 Japan
70 Kazakhstan
71 Kenya
72 Kiribati
73 Kuwait
74 Kyrgyzstan
75 Lao People’s Democratic Republic
76 Latvia
77 Lesotho
78 Liberia
79 Liechtenstein
80 Lithuania
81 Luxembourg
82 Madagascar
83 Malawi
84 Malaysia
85 Maldives
86 Mali
87 Malta
88 Marshall Islands
89 Mauritania
90 Mauritius
91 Mexico
92 Micronesia
93 Monaco
94 Mongolia
95 Morocco
96 Mozambique
97 Myanmar
98 Namibia
99 Nepal
100 Netherlands
101 New Zealand
102 Nicaragua
103 Niger
104 Norway
105 Oman
106 Palau
107 Panama
108 Papua New Guinea
109 Paraguay
110 Peru
111 Poland
112 Portugal
113 Qatar
114 Republic of Korea
115 Romania
116 Russia
117 Rwanda
118 Saint Kitts and Nevis
119 Saint Lucia
120 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
121 Samoa
122 San Marino
123 Sao Tome and Principe
124 Saudi Arabia
125 Senegal
126 Seychelles
127 Singapore
128 Slovak Republic
129 Slovenia
130 Solomon Islands
131 South Africa
132 Spain
133 Suriname
134 Swaziland
135 Sweden
136 Switzerland
137 Tajikistan
138 Thailand
139 Togo
140 Trinidad and Tobago
141 Tunisia
142 Turkey
143 Turkmenistan
144 Tuvalu
145 Uganda
146 United Arab Emirates
147 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
148 United Republic of Tanzania
149 United States of America
150 Uruguay
151 Uzbekistan
152 Vanuatu
153 Vatican
154 Venezuela
155 Vietnam
156 Zambia
157 Zimbabwe

What are the countries with Visa Free Entries for Filipino Passport Holders?

 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry privileges are available to holders of Philippine passports in a

number of foreign countries. It is advised to verify with the embassy or consulate of the
destination country for the most recent requirements as the specific countries and the
admission procedures are subject to change.

There are 40 countries that Filipino Philippine passport holders can visit. Which are:

 Barbados
 Bolivia
 Brazil
 Brunei
 Cambodia
 Canada
 Colombia
 Cook Islands
 Costa Rica
 Ivory Coast
  Dominica
 Fiji
 Haiti
 Hong Kong
 Indonesia
 Israel
 Kazakhstan
 Laos
 Macau
 Malaysia
 Micronesia
 Mongolia
 Morocco
 Myanmar
 Niue
 Pakistan
 Palestine
 Peru
 Rwanda
 Senegal
 Singapore
 Sri Lanka
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
 Suriname
 Taiwan
 Tajikistan
 Thailand
 Gambia
 Vanuatu
 Vietnam

Restriction Guidelines of Immigration

 Immigration guidelines and restrictions can change based on various factors, including public
health concerns, security issues, and government policies. It is crucial to comply with the
immigration regulations of the Philippines and the destination country when traveling. 

 Government regulations, security concerns, and public health considerations are just a few
examples of the many variables that might affect immigration rules and limits. It is essential to
follow both the immigration laws of the Philippines and the country to which you are going up
on traveling.

 Allowable stay in the Philippines with connecting  flights must not exceed 24 hours. Minimum
Connecting Time will depend on the airports, but it must be within 24 hours. 

4. What are the Major Shipping Lines in the Philippines : Passengers and Freight?
 DOLE Ocean Cargo Express – Largest dedicated refrigerated fleet of containers in the world.
  2GO Group Inc - largest integrated transport and logistic providers in the country.

 Aboitiz Transport System (ATS) - Provides fast ferry services in various locations in the
Philippines.

 Negros Navigation - Operates routes connecting major ports in the country. offer services for
both passenger and cargo services.

 Oceanic Container Lines Inc. (OCLI) - Shipping line that mainly cater containerized cargo
transportation.

 Gothong Southern Shipping Lines (GSSC) - Operates RoRo vessels for both passenger and cargo
transport services.

 Trans-Asia Shipping Lines - Operates for both passengers and cargo ferries, connecting various
ports in Visayas and Mindanao Regions.

 Lorenzo Shipping Corporation - Specializes in cargo transportation.

 Sulpicio Lines - Major shipping line of the country, mainly focuses on cargo transportation.

5. What are the Major Operating Airlines in the Philippines and their IATA Code - Domestic -
International

International and Domestic Airlines and their IATA codes:

 Philippine Airlines - PR
 Cebu Pacific – 5J
 Air Swift – T6
 Philippine Air Asia – I5
 Royal Air Philippines – RW

6. What are the inter-island flights in the Philippines? Enumerate all flight numbers, timings and
frequencies in a day or per week per carrier.

FLIGHT FLIGHT NUMBER TIME FREQUENCY

CEB - DVO 5J 591 1155 – 0110 ……7
BCD – CEB DG 6565 1105 – 1155 ……7

7. Aside from 5J, enumerate the international Airlines operating in NAIA Terminal 3 and enumerate
their flights ex MNL, Frequency and Flight Numbers.

Korean Air - IATA Code: KE

Flights:
KE 623 MNL to ICN (Seoul-Incheon) | Daily | Flight Frequency: 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.
KE 625 MNL to ICN (Seoul-Incheon) | 4x a week | Flight Frequency: 2.4.6.7.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) - IATA Code: NH

Flights:
NH 819 MNL to NRT (Tokyo-Narita) | Daily | Flight Frequency: 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.
NH 821 MNL to NRT (Tokyo-Narita) | 4x a week | Flight Frequency: 1.3.5.7.
AirAsia - IATA Code: AK

Flights:
AK 272 MNL to KUL (Kuala Lumpur) | Daily | Flight Frequency: 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.
AK 274 MNL to KUL (Kuala Lumpur) | 4x a week | Flight Frequency: 2.4.6.7.
Turkish Airlines - IATA Code: TK

Flights:
TK 85 MNL to IST (Istanbul) | Daily | Flight Frequency: 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.
TK 87 MNL to IST (Istanbul) | 4x a week | Flight Frequency: 1.3.5.7.
Etihad Airways - IATA Code: EY

Flights:
EY 424 MNL to AUH (Abu Dhabi) | Daily | Flight Frequency: 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.
EY 428 MNL to AUH (Abu Dhabi) | 4x a week | Flight Frequency: 2.4.6.7.

8. Aside from PR and 5J, enumerate the international Airlines operating in CEB, CRK and MNL Terminal
1 and include their IATA code, flights with Flight Numbers and Frequencies per week. Direct Exiting Ph
flights Only

CEB (Mactan-Cebu International Airport):

Cathay Pacific - IATA Code: CX

Flights:

CX 905 CEB to HKG (Hong Kong) | 7x a week | 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.

CX 907 CEB to HKG (Hong Kong) | 3x a week | .3.5.7.

Asiana Airlines - IATA Code: OZ

Flights:

OZ 704 CEB to ICN (Seoul-Incheon) | 7x a week | 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.

OZ 706 CEB to ICN (Seoul-Incheon) | 3x a week | .3.5.7.

CRK (Clark International Airport):

Qatar Airways - IATA Code: QR

Flights:

QR 930 CRK to DOH (Doha) | 7x a week | 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.

QR 932 CRK to DOH (Doha) | 3x a week | .3.5.7.

AirAsia - IATA Code: AK

Flights:

AK 236 CRK to KUL (Kuala Lumpur) | 7x a week | 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.

AK 238 CRK to KUL (Kuala Lumpur) | 3x a week | .3.5.7.

MNL Terminal 1 (Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1):

Thai Airways - IATA Code: TG

Flights:

TG 621 MNL to BKK (Bangkok) | 7x a week | 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.

TG 623 MNL to BKK (Bangkok) | 3x a week | .3.5.7.

Etihad Airways - IATA Code: EY

Flights:

EY 428 MNL to AUH (Abu Dhabi) | 7x a week | 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.

EY 430 MNL to AUH (Abu Dhabi) | 3x a week | .3.5.7.

9.

Interline Agreement – is the most basic type of partnership between airlines that allows the passengers
a hassle-free connectivity. An example is a connecting flight where the passengers only need to check in
all the processes once without needing to go throught all of it again.

Code Share Agreement – is a marketing partnership in which an airline will sell its own flight number to
a customer but will fly with a flight ticket from another airline.
Alliance Agreement – is an strategic partnership in which allows two parties to build partnerships that
outlines their responsibilities with each other. Example is the benefits of being the first to land during
flight traffic.

Global Airline Alliances and Star Alliances

Key Player Members: United Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Canada, ANA, Singapore Airlines, and more.

Perks and Benefits: Access to over 1,300 destinations, seamless travel experience, shared lounges,
frequent flyer program benefits across member airlines, and coordinated services.

Oneworld

Key Player Members: American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Qatar Airways, and
more.

Perks and Benefits: Extensive global network, smooth transfers, shared lounges, frequent flyer program
benefits across member airlines, and coordinated services.

SkyTeam

Key Player Members: Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM, Korean Air, Aeromexico, and more.

Perks and Benefits: Access to over 1,150 destinations, coordinated schedules, shared lounges, frequent
flyer program benefits across member airlines, and seamless connections.

10. Establish a realistic Interline Itinerary from Manila to destinations (5) in South America and (5) in
Europe, depending on the route and carrier of your choice. Make use of the available resources on the
internet with the timings and flight connectivity.

SOUTH AMERICA FLIGHT ITINERARIES

COUNTRY FLIGHT FLIGHT AND ETD ETA

FLIGHT
NUMBER
BRAZIL MNL – BRA via MNL – DOH via 1835 2315
QR QR933
DOH – GRU via 0115 1110
QR779
ARGENTINA MNL – EZE via MNL – DXB via 2355 0430
EK EK335
DXB – EZE via 0805 2040
EK247
PERU MNL – LIM via MNL – DXB via 1815 2300
EK EK333
DXB – MIA via 0310 1100
 EK213
MIA – LIM via 1700 2140
LA2481
PARAGUAY MNL – ASU via MNL – DXB via 1815 2300
EK EK333
DXB – GRU via 0905 1700
EK261
GRU – ASU via 2245 2355
LA1302
ECUADOR MNL – GYE via MNL – DXB via 1815 2300
EK EK333
DXB – MIA via 0310 1100
EK213
MIA – BOG via 1710 1944
AV0007
BOG – GYE via 2310 0110
AV8371
CHILE MNL – SCL via MNL – DXB via 2355 0430
EK EK335
DXB – MIA via 0310 1100
EK213
MIA – SCL via 1730 0615
LA0579

EUROPE FLIGHT ITINERARIES

COUNTRY FLIGHT FLIGHT AND ETD ETA

FLIGHT NUMBER
SWITZERLAND MNL – GVA via EK MNL – DXB via 1815 2300
EK333
DXB – GVA via 0830 1315
EK089
POLAND MNL – GDN via EK MNL – DXB via 2355 0430
EK335
DXB –CPH via 0820 1315
EK151
CPH – GDN via 1405 1500
SK0759
NETHERLANDS MNL – AMS via EK MNL – DXB via 2355 0430
EK335
DXB – AMS via 0805 1315
EK147
FINLAND MNL – HEL via EK MNL – DXB via 2355 0430
 EK335
DXB – FRA via 0825 1315
EK045
FRA – HEL via 1925 2250
AY1416
ICELAND MNL – KEF via EK MNL – DXB via 2355 0430
EK335
DXB – GLA via 0750 1245
EK027
GLA – KEF via 1425 1545
FI0431