Manila, Jan. 28 -- Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) will launch direct services between Clark and Hanoi, Vietnam beginning May 2.

The thrice-weekly services are scheduled every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from Clark, and every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from Hanoi.

"Launching direct flights from Clark to Hanoi is an exciting milestone for Cebu Pacific as we continue to strengthen Clark as a hub," CEB president Xander Lao said in a statement on Wednesday.

He also underscored that the new route enhances travel options for passengers from north and central Luzon to reach Hanoi.

Meanwhile, CEB said that from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1, passengers may book flights from Clark to Hanoi for as low as PHP1 one-way base fare, exclusive of fees...