Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, has issued passenger guidelines for those flying between Dubai and Manila to ensure smooth travel.

These guidelines outline the documentary requirements and procedures that passengers need to prepare for before departure or have to undergo upon arrival at their destination.

Cebu Pacific stresses that non-adherence to these guidelines may result in passengers being denied check-in or boarding for the flight. As the situation is very fluid and subject to change, CEB strongly advises passengers to regularly check with concerned government authorities for updates before departure.

Passengers flying from Dubai to Manila have to do the following:

• Undergo a COVID-19 RT-PCR (swab) test upon arrival.
• Undergo mandatory quarantine procedures in approved isolation facilities whilst awaiting test results.
• Prior to departure from Dubai, register on the Electronic-Case Investigation Form (e-CIF) system of the Philippine Red Cross to expedite airport procedures. Passengers can pre-register at https://e-cif.redcross.org.ph/.
• For OFW passengers, complete the OASIS Online Registration at http://oasis.owwa.gov.ph/ before departing from Dubai
• Fill up the Philippine Immigration Arrival and Health Declaration Form at https://13.229.233.113/PAHD-Form/Register

Passengers flying from Manila to Dubai have to do the following:

• Present a negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test certificate no more than 96 hours before departure.
• Present a valid health insurance that can be used in the United Arab Emirates, as required by the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA).
• Prior to departure from Manila, they may fill out the health declaration form from the website of DCAA, https://bit.ly/3eKa1LY. Otherwise, they can fill out the declaration form upon arrival.
• Prior to departure, register on the COVID-19 DXB app.
• For UAE residence visa holder, secure return permit from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in order to re-enter Dubai. They can register online at https://bit.ly/3hh9MtB

Cebu Pacific passengers have to follow the Contactless Flights guidelines, which include:

• Checking-in online at least a day before your flight
• Bringing all the required documents
• Being at the airport three hours before the flight, and completing check-in and bag drop procedures as counters close one hour before the flight
• Bringing a maximum of one hand-carry per person with a maximum weight of 7kg
• Observing physical distancing

The airline reminds passengers to eat a hearty meal before the flight, as well as pack their safety essentials. The complete list of guidelines is here: http://bit.ly/CEBSafeTravel

Travellers may opt to conveniently add CEB TravelSure to their booking from the comfort of their homes. This travel insurance – with medical, health, accident, lost, stolen or damaged personal belonging and trip cancellation coverage – is available for purchase up to two hours before flight. CEB TravelSure is different from the valid health insurance requirement by DCAA.

More information may be found here: http://bit.ly/CEBRestartFAQs

New bookings may be made through  www.cebupacificair.com or the mobile app, available both in Google Play and App Store. Those who prefer to pay in cash may pay over the counter at any branch of Al-Ansari Exchange and Al Rais Travels located across the UAE, within 24 hours of making a booking online.