Direct flights to Manado to boost Mindanao-North Sulawesi trade

DAVAO CITY — The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) announced that reviving the direct air route between Davao City and Manado is expected to reduce travel time from 19 hours to just over an hour. Previous attempts to sustain direct flights between the two cities were hindered by inconsistent passenger demand, low cargo volume, and underdeveloped tourism

By arlenelim