What began as an ambitious regional air venture in 2020 designed to shuttle tourists to the paradise island of Coron has now matured into a robust aviation partnership built on consumer trust, high service quality, and an expanding network. Over seven years of operational growth, boutique carrier Sunlight Air (2R) has successfully strengthened its market position by modernizing its fleet and reaffirming its core mission to connect leisure travelers to underserved domestic destinations across the Philippine archipelago.
Navigating through industry-wide turbulence, economic headwinds, and post-pandemic recovery challenges, the boutique airline continues to soar high in local commercial aviation. Driven by its commitment to delivering an elevated level of hospitality and passenger-centric service, Sunlight Air has consistently carved out its unique niche in a domestic travel market dominated by traditional low-cost carriers.
Sunlight Air Chief Executive Officer Ryna Brito-Garcia expressed immense pride in the company’s status as the sole boutique airline operating in the Philippines. She noted that this distinction serves as a true testament to the carrier’s resilience and ability to overcome operational hurdles inherent to boutique air operations. Despite volatile global fuel prices and severe pandemic disruptions, the airline has steadfastly upheld its signature service standards, including a strict no-overbooking policy, extra legroom, complimentary inflight refreshments, and an operational footprint focused entirely on domestic island getaways to guarantee a premium passenger experience on every leg.
To support its regional expansion, Sunlight Air operates daily schedules using a fleet of ATR 72-500 and modern ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft. The boutique carrier has strategically centered its primary operations out of Clark International Airport, running direct flights to Caticlan, Siargao, and Coron. Complementing its hub in Pampanga, the airline also maintains strong regional connectivity from Mactan-Cebu International Airport, offering direct routes to Coron, Siargao, and the serene island of Siquijor. Beyond point-to-point flights, Sunlight Air has achieved commercial success through its bundled Sunlight Vacations program, seamlessly combining airfares with hotel stays and island tours. In addition, the carrier introduced its FlyFam initiative to cater to family travel, offering free seats for infants and extra airport assistance to make family journeys stress-free.
To express gratitude to the flying public and travel community that propelled its growth, Sunlight Air is hosting anniversary festivities surrounding its milestone date of 22 July 2026. The carrier organized interactive physical activations at Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Fuente Osmeña Park, inviting passengers and local pedestrians to participate in fun games and win exclusive travel rewards.
Alongside community celebrations, Sunlight Air is rolling out promotional fare deals from 22 to 23 July 2026. Travelers can book one-way base fares starting at ninety-nine pesos across all routes, alongside fifteen percent discounts on Value and Plus fare classes when applying the anniversary promo code 7SOARING. This promotional offer covers all active destinations in the airline’s route network, from its initial route in Coron to its direct service into Siquijor.
Airline management emphasized that these anniversary promotions and ground events mark only the initial phase of several upcoming developments. Beyond special fares and passenger giveaways, aviation enthusiasts and leisure travelers can expect Sunlight Air to announce brand-new regional routes in the near future, bringing its signature boutique flight experience to even more undiscovered provinces throughout the Philippines.