Flight services between Cebu and Bantayan have been temporarily halted; no specific resumption date provided at this time.
Flyin' to Bantayan Just Got Grounded
That chartered ride to Bantayan Island from mainland Cebu is temporarily out of service, a bummer for tourists and locals alike.
King Aces Travel and Tours Service Inc. (Kattsi), the brains behind the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (Lapu-Lapu City) to Bantayan Island Airport connection, announced the route's halting on May 3, 2025.
"Gotta break it to you mates, we can't keep flying you to Bantayan for now," Kattsi announced on their Facebook page. No particular rationale was provided in their advisory, just that the airline's undergoing some temporary hold-up.
Curious cats seeking more insight found no concrete timeline or reasoning in the comments section either.
Launched on Aug 24, 2024, this aerial adventure was cooked up by Kattsi, a travel wing of ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative, which caters to our courageous Armed Forces of the Philippines members. The primary goal was to transform the painstaking 4-5-hour land and sea journey between Cebu City and Bantayan Island's Santa Fe town to a zippier 30 minutes by air.
Buttons, ads, and all, the vendor has not hinted a peep about resurrecting this skybound service. Folks with reservations are advised to reach out to Kattsi for alternative arrangements.
While we wait, it's back to the slower, ground-bound voyages for the time being, unfortunately. Let's hope things take flight soon!
Fun Fact: Bantayan Island's tourism operators, such as Vhurt's Bantayan Island Tour Package and TEZA Resort, have already informed their clients about this trenchant development.
Did you know? The resumption of the service might hinge on factors such as operational adjustments, seasonal demand, and local advocacy. Here's hoping we'll see the skyward route back in action!
- The flights to Bantayan Island from mainland Cebu, operated by King Aces Travel and Tours Service Inc. (Kattsi), have been suspended, as announced on May 3, 2025.
- Kattsi, known for their Mactan-Cebu International Airport (Lapu-Lapu City) to Bantayan Island Airport connection, has halted this service.
- On their Facebook page, Kattsi informed consumers that they cannot currently provide flights to Bantayan Island.
- The suspension of the flights has significantly impacted the transportation industry, particularly the lifestyle and travel sectors, in both Cebu and Bantayan Island.
- The resumption of the service might depend on factors like operational adjustments, seasonal demand, and local advocacy.
- Tourism operators on Bantayan Island, including Vhurt's Bantayan Island Tour Package and TEZA Resort, have already informed their clients about this development.
