Cebu Pacific Air opens Tokyo office
Philippine low cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air has formally opened its own office in Tokyo, Japan.
One of the largest low cost carriers in Asia, Cebu Pacific has opened up its Japan office on May 16 located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, which will serve as the hub for their airline’s activities and businesses in Japan.
CEB’s Airbus A320 with Sharklets during takeoff
“Our very own branch office in Japan symbolizes the next stage of growth into the Japanese market which has become one of the most important across our network. This is about as looking to improve our offering to the Japanese customer. We want them to experience Filipino hospitality and the wonderful destinations that we offer in the Philippines, said Mike Szcus, Chief Executive Adviser of Cebu Pacific Air in a statement.
Heading their Japan office is Tomohiko Matsumoto, the appointed Country Manager for Japan in December 2017.
Tomohiko Matsumoto, Cebu Pacific Air Japan Country Manager /IMAGE Cebu Pacific
Matsumoto is a veteran in the travel and aviation industry having 25 years of experience. He has previously served as Country Manager and International Air Cargo Manager for Qatar Airways and as Sales and Marketing Manager for Japan for Tiger Air Taiwan.
“I am proud to have spearheaded the opening of the Cebu Pacific Air branch office in Japan. There is much opportunity for trade and tourism between Japan and the Philippines. Our vision is to bridge the gap between the Japanese market and Cebu Pacific Air,” added Tomohiko Matsumoto, Cebu Pacific Air Japan Country Manager.
Alex Reyes, Vice President for Cargo at Cebu Pacific Air also mentioned the airline’s offer to have an efficient, affordable, and safe travel product for the Japanese market. “We will make ticket purchase and reservations even more accessible to travelers. Our intent is to continue to contribute to growing business and tourism in the destinations we serve,” he added.
Currently, Cebu Pacific Air flies 70 times a week between Japan and the Philippines. It has direct flights between Manila and Narita, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukoka, as well as between Cebu and Narita.
Cebu Pacific Air Japan Office is located at 7/F Nihonbashi Ohedo Building, 2-5-6 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 103-0025. You may reach them via call at +81 3-6264-8120.
Source: Cebu Pacific Air press release
