PHILIPPINE-based low-cost carrier Zest Air is making a major push into mainland China and South Korea.

Beginning December 12, Zest Air will operate from Chengdu to Kalibo every five days, with the return sector being operated on a similar frequency starting December 16. A thrice-weekly Manila-Jinjiang service will be launched starting December 22.

In South Korea, the carrier will operate twice-weekly Cebu-Muan services from December 29 to January 26, twice-weekly Cebu-Cheongju flights from December 31 to February 4, and twice-weekly Bacolod-Seoul (Incheon) services from January 4 to February 22.

All these flights will be operated using the airline’s 168-seater Airbus A320 aircraft.