AirSWIFT
A former Philippine regional carrier focused on direct links between El Nido and major island destinations, AirSWIFT transitioned all flights to Cebgo in July 2026.
About AirSWIFT
AirSWIFT was a Philippine regional airline whose origins dated to 2002, when it was established as Island Transvoyager. It adopted the AirSWIFT brand in 2015 and developed a niche serving leisure destinations that were difficult to reach conveniently by air. Ayala Land formerly controlled the carrier through ALI Capital before Cebu Air, the parent company of Cebu Pacific, completed its acquisition in October 2024. The airline subsequently became part of the Cebu Pacific group.
El Nido Airport in northern Palawan was the centre of AirSWIFT's network and the destination most closely associated with its identity. Its final scheduled network connected El Nido with Clark, Cebu, Bohol, Caticlan for Boracay, and Busuanga for Coron. This structure primarily served domestic holiday traffic and allowed travellers to move between prominent Philippine island destinations without returning to Manila. Earlier schedules and routes varied as the airline adjusted capacity to seasonal demand.
AirSWIFT operated a small fleet of ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprops, aircraft suited to short regional sectors and airports with operational constraints. Cabins were arranged in a single economy-class configuration rather than separate business and economy cabins. Service was comparatively simple, reflecting the short duration of most flights, while the turboprop fleet enabled direct access to El Nido Airport and other regional gateways where larger jets may be less practical.
The airline did not belong to Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or Oneworld, and it did not maintain a widely established standalone frequent-flyer programme. Its acquisition placed it within the Cebu Pacific group, but AirSWIFT retained its own T6 flight code during the initial integration period. Effective July 1, 2026, all remaining AirSWIFT flights transferred to Cebgo operations and began using Cebgo's DG code, ending AirSWIFT's independent scheduled operation.
AirSWIFT's principal strength was its portfolio of direct routes linking El Nido with other Philippine tourism centres, potentially saving travellers a connection and considerable ground travel. The trade-off was a small network and limited schedule resilience: disruptions or full flights could leave fewer same-day alternatives than on routes between major airports. Travellers now searching for these services should look for Cebgo or Cebu Pacific group itineraries and verify the operating carrier shown on the booking confirmation.
Good to know
Flying with AirSWIFT — what to expect
Cebgo Transition
All AirSWIFT flights transferred to Cebgo operations on July 1, 2026. Search for DG-coded services and confirm the operating carrier when booking former AirSWIFT routes.
El Nido Focus
El Nido was the centre of the network, with direct links to several Philippine island destinations. These routes can reduce the need to connect through Manila.
Turboprop Flights
The airline used ATR turboprops with a single economy cabin. These aircraft are well suited to regional airports, although their cabins and overhead storage are smaller than those of typical jets.
Baggage Space
Cabin storage on ATR aircraft is limited, so larger carry-on bags may need to be checked or collected at the aircraft. Review the allowance attached to the current Cebgo fare before travelling.
Connection Planning
Allow a generous buffer when connecting from a separate ticket, especially at smaller airports with limited daily frequencies. The airlines may not protect an onward journey booked independently.
Weather Disruptions
Flights serving island airports can be affected by tropical weather and local operating conditions. Monitor flight status and avoid tight onward arrangements during unsettled periods.
Route network
Popular routes operated by AirSWIFT
Notable destinations on AirSWIFT's network.
T6El NidodirectT6ClarkdirectT6CebudirectT6BoholdirectT6CaticlandirectT6CorondirectDestination list is indicative of AirSWIFT's network; see the airline's official route map for its complete, current schedule.
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FAQ
AirSWIFT — frequently asked questions
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8 common questions
- There are no longer independent AirSWIFT tickets following the transfer to Cebgo. For the former routes, lower fares are generally easier to find by booking early, travelling outside Philippine holidays and peak beach seasons, and comparing flexible dates.
- AirSWIFT's route map changed over time, and it no longer operates independently. Cebu–El Nido was among the longer sectors in its final compact domestic network, but travellers should check the current Cebgo schedule rather than rely on historical AirSWIFT listings.
- AirSWIFT no longer sells independent T6 flights, so passengers should follow the baggage rules displayed for their current Cebgo booking. ATR turboprops have restricted overhead space, and some cabin bags may need to be checked or handled at the aircraft.
- AirSWIFT's final network linked El Nido with Clark, Cebu, Bohol, Caticlan for Boracay, and Busuanga for Coron. These routes now operate under Cebgo rather than the AirSWIFT name and T6 code.
- Immediately before its transition to Cebgo, the published network covered six Philippine destinations: El Nido, Clark, Cebu, Bohol, Caticlan, and Busuanga. AirSWIFT no longer operates an independent network.
- El Nido Airport in Palawan was the operational centre of AirSWIFT's network. Following the July 2026 transition, the former AirSWIFT services are operated by Cebgo.
- Originfacts compares live fares from hundreds of airlines and travel agencies via its partner Travelpayouts and never adds a fee. Because AirSWIFT services have transitioned to Cebgo, relevant results may appear under Cebgo or Cebu Pacific branding.
- El Nido Airport was the airline's most important departure point, while Cebu and Clark were notable mainland and regional gateways. Current availability should be checked under Cebgo or through Cebu Pacific.