Transit: Flying to Busuanga
View of Busuanga Island from my window
To explore the whole of Palawan is another one of my Holy Grails here in the Philippines. I was able to explore the Taytay Palawan years ago and definitely enjoyed that piece of the region and wanted to actually see more. Last weekend, another spot has been crossed out. Me, along with 4 other adventurers flew to the island of Busuanga for the weekend. All of us were new to the place so it was pure discovery and exploration backpacking style!
Seair Dornier 328
Currently, there are already 3 airlines servicing the Busuanga route in Palawan, but the fastest flights going there is via Seair’s 32-seater Dornier 328 which can take you to Busuanga from Manila in 35 minutes. Seair has been serving Palawan since 1995 along with other exotic routes like El Nido and Cuyo, so they are quite reliable on this region.
Seair Inflight snacks and magazine
It’s nice to know that even on a 35 minutes flight, some snacks were served during the flight. You can also check out their Inflight Magazine. In my opinion, this magazine is one of the best designed out there. When I was still working on another inflight publication, I consider the designs for their inflight a direct rival to what I do for another inflight.
Inside the Dornier 328
Flying here is pretty comfortable. Seats and leg room is just okay. They don’t have window blinds though but that’s just a personal preference. Cabin is well pressurized. No popping ears on this one.
Coron mountain scape
And since the plane is flying on a lower altitude, you get to see more of the sights. I was really excited to see the landscapes of Busuanga. From the air, I could actually see those crystal clear torquise waters hugging the coastline. Beautiful! And those sloping mountain landscape is also quite a sight.
Dornier 328 Rear view
Like any small provincial airports, we landed on a dusty runway among vast leveled fields with only small fences dividing them. The landing was smooth and pretty soon we were walking towards the small terminal.
The sunny weather and cool breeze of wind from this part of the Philippines held a lot of promise for the coming days. It’s great to be back again in Palawan. We approached the Captain Lucky, who piloted the Dornier 328 and also welcomed us in Busuanga.
Old Francisco Reyes Airport
I noticed that there’s an expansion and improvements happening on Francisco Reyes Airport here in Busuanga. Beside the old terminal building, another larger structure is being made. Maybe in a few months time, we can see this spanking new terminal operating in Coron. We then rode a jeep and readied ourselves for an hour ride to Coron Town.
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If you haven’t done so, Seair is still giving you a chance to win 6 tickets to Busuanga for you and your friends. You can read the whole details here.
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June 11th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Wow, been thinking of Palawan lately. Di ko alam kung ano uunahin kong puntahan pag-uwi ko
Hay…..
June 11th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
wow, to be famous and travel in style (naks! does that earn me brownie points for seair? hahaha)
June 11th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
work related ba tong trip na to? more to come i hope, with Busuanga i mean.
June 12th, 2008 at 4:40 am
Ferdz, I’m so impressed by the first picture. How did you manage to take that one? It seems like a view from a parachute outside a plane!
June 12th, 2008 at 8:08 am
uy, nice set ferdz… i still have yet to fly seair, hehehe. i still havent use my free trip from the previous contest… thanks for the info…
June 12th, 2008 at 9:08 am
What the…?!!! paano mo nakunan yun??? hehehe galing *clap3x* Ganda talga ferdz! Lupit! Sarap ng trip nyo, nice Palawan.
June 12th, 2008 at 10:16 am
hmmm, i’m seriously contemplating on joining the contest. hahaha.
i love the first shot! Seair can actually use it for their collaterals and website!
June 12th, 2008 at 10:48 am
uy, Hi-Ho Crunchy Nuts! peborit ko yan… Ganda ng mga pics. Labos na nakaka-enganyo!
June 12th, 2008 at 11:43 am
it’s really one great experience when you fly over those mountains. i was amazed with the coron mountain scape. looks like it was arranged for a purpose. galing ah! ok na pala ang mga eroplano ng seair and a 35minute flight will indeed grab more tourists from manila.
yan din ata ang issue ng inflight na nagfeature ng article ni oggie.
June 12th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
ahehehe Baler naman!!!!
June 12th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
oi baket naka polaroid frame ang gravatar mo pano mo ginawa yan! aheheh
inggit mode….
June 12th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
I love how blue the sea is! Maganda!
[:
June 12th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Wow!
Nice pictures
Di pa makapagbakasyon ulit hehe
next time siguro
June 13th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Love the first pic, ang linaw ng tubig. Gail, your shirt is nice
June 13th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Nice pics! ang ganda! lalo na yung mga naka-helerang bundoksss
June 13th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
nice photos bai! pwde pahinge ng inflight mags? hehehe.
have a safe trip sa inyong dalawa ni oggie.
June 13th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
That’s a real small plane bro and took a little while to get there but I bet you it was fun
Look forward to your pics of Palawan.
June 14th, 2008 at 5:32 am
One word: Fanboy.
>:D
June 16th, 2008 at 12:02 am
Hi Ferdz,
long time no hear.
I am still a blogger believe it or not.
how’s the adventure?
doing a good work in promoting Philli for the world can ceeee.
added your blog on my blog list.
ingat pare!!!
June 17th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
ang ganda ng mountainscape ng coron. never been to that part of palawan yet. sarap ng beach jan.
June 17th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
palawan’s sooo beautiful! sana bakasyon uli! buti ka pa dami adventure ^^
June 18th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
nice aerial shot….namiss ko na mag-out of town sana hindi na busy=(
June 20th, 2008 at 1:59 pm
ferdz!! pangarap ko mag busuanga!! kainggit ka
next year rick and i plan to go to batanes din. consult kami sayo ha
June 26th, 2008 at 6:00 am
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