Cebu Pacific Reports Increase in Passenger Numbers in Q1 2013

Cebu Pacific flew more than 3.53 million passengers from January to March (Q1) 2013, an increase of 5% compared to 3.37 million passengers in Q1 2012.

Seat sales, increased routes and flight frequencies and sustained promotions paved the way for international passenger growth in Cebu Pacific’s ASEAN routes. The airline flew over 376,000 passengers in Q1 2013, posting a 12% growth compared to Q1 2012.

Cebu Pacific flies from the Philippines to the most number of ASEAN destinations. This includes Brunei, Bali, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Siem Reap, Singapore and Thailand.

“Cebu Pacific continues to link islands and countries, and provide the lowest fare options so everyone can travel by air. International passenger growths are particularly fulfilling. We remain focused on driving tourism to and within the Philippines in 2013,” said Cebu Pacific VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

The airline offers one of the most extensive networks in the Philippines, with 34 domestic destinations on over 60 routes. This includes direct flights from Manila to the island paradise of Boracay (Caticlan), eco-friendly Palawan (Puerto Princesa) or the diving sites of Coron (Busuanga).

Cebu Pacific is also slated to launch flights from Cebu to Masbate (1 June 2013) and Taipei (5 July 2013), as well as the airline’s first long haul flights from Manila to Dubai (7 October 2013).