00:00The Department of Transportation has confirmed that Ninoy Aquino International Airport is ready for the opening of Manila-Paris direct flights.
00:09The details are in the report of Bernard Ferrer.
00:14The Department of Transportation announced the creation of a direct flight from Manila to Paris,
00:19and vice versa, via Air France, starting on December 8.
00:24This was made possible by the modernization of Ninoy Aquino International Airport under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
00:54The opening of a direct route between the Philippines and Europe has been eagerly awaited,
01:00and I'm particularly proud and happy that it is with Air France and a direct connection Paris-Manila flight today.
01:09This is the first direct connection between the Philippines and Europe since the COVID-19 pandemic.
01:15The so-called direct flight is expected to strengthen the tourism and cooperation of the two countries.
01:21Air France will also open in the Philippines, three days a week, the flight is from Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday,
01:28where the trip will last 14 hours.
01:31Tickets will be sold online starting on September 10.
01:35New generation aircraft will also be used with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions.
01:41We are operating for A350-900, for the Airbus A350 series.
01:46This is also a new generation aircraft, so very environmental friendly,
01:52and actually in terms of CO2 emissions, it's 25% less than the prior aircrafts that we were using.
02:00The Transportation Department assured that NIA is ready for the high number of passengers in the Manila-Paris direct flight.
02:07NIA is very much prepared.
02:10NIA will work closely with the officials of Air France KLM, their ground handlers, their caterers,
02:22so that Air France will have a smooth operations here in the country.
02:30The French Embassy also assured that the visa issuance will be smooth,
02:34but they are asking the Filipinos to plan the trip to France.
02:40Bernard Ferrer for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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