Why Do I Keep Flying Sunlight Air? | Cebu to Siargao on the ATR 72-600

Third time flying Sunlight Air — and this time they’re taking me to Siargao, one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines. Flight 2R 859 from Cebu (CEB) to Sayak Airport (IAO) on their brand-new ATR 72-600, registration RP-C6388, for under ₱3,000 one way. In this full trip report I cover the check-in experience, baggage fees you need to know about, the Plaza Premium Lounge at Cebu Airport, the infamous hot bus situation at the gate, the in-flight service, that stunning approach over Siargao’s mangroves and islands — and my honest verdict on whether Sunlight Air deserves the hat-trick. 🗺️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Can Sunlight Air Make It a Hat-Trick? 00:18 — Check-In at Cebu + Baggage Fee Warning 01:03 — Plaza Premium Lounge Cebu 01:51 — Boarding Begins — Gate 25C 02:11 — The Bus Situation (It Was HOT) 02:38 — Boarding the ATR 72-600 02:58 — Seat 17A Review | ATR 72-600 Economy Class 04:26 — Take-Off from Cebu 04:58 — Free Snacks on a Domestic Flight? 06:08 — Who Is Sunlight Air? 09:28 — Descent + Approach | Siargao from Above 12:33 — Sayak Airport + Final Verdict ✈️ FLIGHT DETAILS • Airline: Sunlight Air • Flight: 2R 859 • Route: Cebu (CEB) → Siargao / Sayak Airport (IAO) • Aircraft: ATR 72-600 | RP-C6388 • Seat: 17A (Window, Economy) • Date: May 2, 2026 📡 TRAVEL CONNECTED — Get Your eSIM Before You Fly Skip the roaming charges and stay connected from the moment you land. I use Airalo for all my trips — it’s the easiest way to get a local eSIM before you travel. Use my code OWENTR2007 or tap the link below to get USD $3.00 off your first eSIM: 👉 https://airalo.go.link/aLEf1 🔔 Subscribe:    / owentravels   📸 Instagram: @owentravels.ph 🎵 TikTok: @OwenTravels.ph ✉️ Collabs & Business: [email protected] Future Trip Reports Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 Denpasar to Singapore Economy Cathay Pacific Airbus A321neo Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur Economy Cathay Pacific Boein 777-300 Hong kong to Manila Business Philippine Airlines Airbus A330-300 Manila to Cebu Business Philippine Airlines Airbus A320 Daraga Bicol to Mania Comfort Class / Premium Economy Air Asia Philippines Airbus A320 Catican Boracay to Manila