Philippines’ largest carrier Cebu Pacific seals partnership w/ Al Ansari Exchange for convenient flight payment solutions
Dubai, UAE, June 30, 2019:
Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ largest carrier has partnered with Al Ansari Exchange, a UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company to provide easy and hassle-free payment solutions to passengers in the UAE.
The agreement paves the way for customers flying with Cebu Pacific to process their payments for flight tickets at any of the 188 Al Ansari Exchange branches located across the UAE, thus, providing more convenience for their travel arrangements. Travelers who prefer to pay in cash can now do so through the over the counter facilities of any Al Ansari Exchange, for bookings they have made through Cebu Pacific’s website or mobile app, and phone bookings, within 24 hours.
Candice Iyog, Vice President for Marketing and Distribution at Cebu Pacific, said, “We are pleased to partner with one of the largest exchange houses in the UAE, with a vast network of branches. With this partnership, we’re able to provide more options to our customers which will make it even more convenient for them to avail our trademark year-round low fares.”
Passengers traveling to the Philippines on the Cebu Pacific direct Dubai-Manila flight can benefit from the airline’s domestic connectivity, the widest route network within the country.
“Our passengers’ interests have always been at the core of our operations. We are always keen on finding ways to better serve our customers – from offering a wide network of destinations to giving more payment solutions,” Iyog added.
The ease of accessibility provided by Al Ansari Exchange through its 188 branches locations across the Emirates, in addition to its quality customer service offers a hassle-free flight payment solution.
Rashed Ali Al Ansari, General Manager of Al Ansari Exchange, said: “Our collaboration with Cebu Pacific is indeed another opportunity to better serve our Filipino customers who can now conveniently pay for their Cebu Pacific’s air tickets in any of our branches and benefit from our flexible and extended working hours. We will continuously embark on innovative initiatives to further enhance our products and services to deliver unique and quality customer experience.” CEB currently offers flights to a total of 37 domestic and 27 international destinations, operating an extensive network across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and the US. Its 72-strong fleet is comprised of two Airbus A321neo, seven A321ceo, one A320neo, 33 Airbus A320, eight Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500, and 13 ATR 72-600 aircraft.
On the other hand, Al Ansari Exchange strives to maintain its market leadership in worldwide remittance and foreign exchange services through enhanced customer experience driven by continually upgraded technology, branch network expansions, and superior service levels. Al Ansari Exchange currently serves more than 2.5 million customers per month through its 188 strategically located branches across the UAE.
ABOUT CEBU PACIFIC:
The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB) entered the aviation industry on March 1996 and pioneered the “low fare, great value” strategy. It has flown over 150 million passengers since inception.
Aside from its 27 international destinations, with over 107 routes spanning Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA, CEB also creates an extensive network across the Philippines with its 37 domestic destinations. It operates from seven strategically placed hubs: Manila, Cebu, Clark, Kalibo, Iloilo, Davao and Cagayan de Oro.
The airline continues to devise creative pricing strategies so it may constantly offer low year-round fares for all its flights.
CEB currently operates a fleet of 51 Airbus (Two A321neo, one A320neo, 33 A320, eight A330, and seven A321ceo) and 21 ATR (eight ATR 72-500 and 13 ATR 72-600) aircraft, one of the most modern aircraft fleets in the world with an average fleet age of around five years. By 2024, Cebu Pacific expects an all-NEO (New Engine Option) jet fleet with 16 A330neo and 15 A320neo on order at the just-concluded Paris Air Show.
CEB has achieved full compliance with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)—considered as the accreditation with the highest standards for safety in the airline industry, joining a roster of 429 airlines worldwide that have strictly complied with the most stringent of international standards governing aviation safety.
For bookings and inquiries, guests can visit www.cebupacificair.com or call the reservation hotline +971 4 354-5777 (Dubai).
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About Al Ansari Exchange
Al Ansari Exchange is one of the leading remittance and foreign exchange service providers in the UAE. Founded in 1966, the company has established its presence through an extensive network of more than 190 conveniently located branches across the country to bring its services closer to its customers.
Al Ansari Exchange has established strategic partnerships with leading banking and financial institutions around the globe to reinforce its commitment to provide key financial services to its growing customer base. The company constantly introduces exclusive offerings and reward schemes for its customers, while maintaining a truly unique banking experience through its wide range of technology-driven financial services that cater to specific customer needs. Al Ansari Exchange employs a highly qualified and professional team of over 2,500 multinational employees, who serve more than 2.5 million multi-national customers per month in accordance with consistent level of service experience that meets and exceeds customer expectations.
In addition to remittance and foreign exchange services, Al Ansari Exchange also offers a host of other ancillary financial services, including bill payments, credit card payments, international mobile top-up, investment and saving schemes, loyalty programs, e-exchange, payroll solutions and corporate cash collection services.
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