Well this an exciting news, people. Philippines Airlines (PAL) will begin offering thrice-weekly flights between Zamboanga (Philippines) and Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia) starting 31st of March 2020.

Philippines Airlines will be using the 86-seater Bombardier Q400 aircraft for the route and the introduction of the route is seen as a good news for the business community, trading fraternity and leisure travellers.

Facts about Zamboanga

• Zamboanga City is the 3rd largest city in the Philippines and 2nd most populous in Mindanao after Davao City with estimated population of 861,799.
• The origin of the name Zamboanga came from the early Malay settlers. They called the region “Jambangan” which means “land of flowers.”
• Zamboanga is the sardines capital of the Philippines and 70 percent of the sardines company in the Philippines are operating in Zamboanga.
• Zamboanga is also Known for its Hispanic influences in its culture, it bears the nickname “Asia’s Latin City”.

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