Sipalay City Mayor Oscar Montilla said the newly-opened Sipalay City Airport would be a boon to the local tourism industry. (Robert Sumugat photo)(From left) Hinoba-an Tourism officer Oscar Tilos; Sipalay City Vice Mayor Maria Gina Lizares; Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator, Dr. Marlin Sanogal; Department of the Interior and Local Government-Hinoba-an officer Edward Lutao, Sipalay City Tourism officer Rhia Carbajosa, and Sipalay City Accountant Eva Sabusap pose in front of an AirJuan Cessna during the recent opening of the Sipalay City Airport. (Robert Sumugat photo)(From left) Watchmen Daily Journal Marketing Executive Meleza Sumugat and Sipalay City Vice Mayor Maria Gina Lizares during the recent opening of the Sipalay City Airport. (Robert Sumugat photo)AirJuan Chairman John Gutierez introduced flight services between Sipalay City and Cebu City and Iloilo City. He also discussed future flights to Puerto Princesa City. (Robert Sumugat photo)(From left) Watchmen Daily Journal Marketing Executive Meleza Sumugat, Sipalay City Tourism officer Rhia Carbajosa, and AirJuan account officer Glenda Corvera during the recent opening of the Sipalay City Airport. (Robert Sumugat photo)
By Robert Sumugat
The Sipalay City Airport, a 10-hectare facility located in Barangay San Jose, opened earlier this week with a blessing and inauguration ceremony, along with regional airline company AirJuan launching services to Cebu City.
It was previously reported, Sipalay City Mayor Oscar Montilla stated Air Juan can accommodate nine passengers per flight and operate two flights every week. Wednesdays and Sundays would offer flights from Sipalay City to Cebu City and vice versa, while Mondays and Thursdays would see flights from Sipalay City to Iloilo City and back.
Flight time from Sipalay City to Cebu City takes 30 minutes and costs P2,000, while Iloilo City flights cost less than P2,000.
Montilla was present at the event, alongside Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon, Jr., Negros Occidental sixth district Rep. Mercedes Alvarez, Sipalay City Vice Mayor Maria Gina Lizares, AirJuan Chairman John Gutierez, among others./WDJ
