Photo: Ma. Rosario Logarta-Lagamon, Director for Corporate Communications at Cebu Pacific (left) and Rashed Ali Al-Ansari, General Manager of Al-Ansari Exchange (right) signify the partnership with a ceremonial signing.
Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ largest carrier has partnered with Al Ansari Exchange, a UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company to provide easy and hassle-free payment solutions to passengers in the UAE.
The agreement paves the way for customers flying with Cebu Pacific to process their payments for flight tickets at any of the 188 Al Ansari Exchange branches located across the UAE, thus, providing more convenience for their travel arrangements. Travelers who prefer to pay in cash can now do so through the over the counter facilities of any Al Ansari Exchange, for bookings they have made through Cebu Pacific’s website or mobile app, and phone bookings, within 24 hours.
Candice Iyog, Vice President for Marketing and Distribution at Cebu Pacific, said, “We are pleased to partner with one of the largest exchange houses in the UAE, with a vast network of branches. With this partnership, we’re able to provide more options to our customers which will make it even more convenient for them to avail our trademark year-round low fares.”
Passengers traveling to the Philippines on the Cebu Pacific direct Dubai-Manila flight can benefit from the airline’s domestic connectivity, the widest route network within the country.
“Our passengers’ interests have always been at the core of our operations. We are always keen on finding ways to better serve our customers – from offering a wide network of destinations to giving more payment solutions,” Iyog added.
The ease of accessibility provided by Al Ansari Exchange through its 188 branches locations across the Emirates, in addition to its quality customer service offers a hassle-free flight payment solution.
Rashed Ali Al Ansari, General Manager of Al Ansari Exchange, said: “Our collaboration with Cebu Pacific is indeed another opportunity to better serve our Filipino customers who can now conveniently pay for their Cebu Pacific’s air tickets in any of our branches and benefit from our flexible and extended working hours. We will continuously embark on innovative initiatives to further enhance our products and services to deliver unique and quality customer experience.” CEB currently offers flights to a total of 37 domestic and 27 international destinations, operating an extensive network across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and the US. Its 72-strong fleet is comprised of two Airbus A321neo, seven A321ceo, one A320neo, 33 Airbus A320, eight Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500, and 13 ATR 72-600 aircraft.
On the other hand, Al Ansari Exchange strives to maintain its market leadership in worldwide remittance and foreign exchange services through enhanced customer experience driven by continually upgraded technology, branch network expansions, and superior service levels. Al Ansari Exchange currently serves more than 2.5 million customers per month through its 188 strategically located branches across the UAE.
