CEB Flies 7.5 Million Guests from Jan-June 2013; Posts 8% System-Wide Passenger Growth

The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific flew 7.5 million  passengers from January to June 2013, an increase of 8% over 6.9  million passengers flown in the same period last year.

In the 1st half of the year (1H 2013), CEB posted a 9% growth on its  international routes, and a 7.5% growth on its domestic routes. On  average, CEB flights for this period were 85.4% full.

CEB attributed this growth to increased presence in key markets,  strategic seat sales offering the lowest possible fares, and  continuous network expansion.

The airline launched twice weekly flights from Manila to Bali, thrice  weekly flights from Cebu to Masbate, and four weekly flights from Cebu  to Camiguin in 1H 2013.

CEB achieved notable 1H 2013 passenger growth in several international  tourism and trade markets, such as Cambodia, Indonesia, South Korea,  and Brunei, contributing to foreign tourist arrivals in the country.

In the Philippines for the same period, 41% more passengers flew with  CEB within Mindanao, while passengers to and from Kalibo, Iloilo,  Bacolod and Cebu increased significantly.

“Cebu Pacific will continue to grow its route network, so passengers  will have the most flight options and the lowest fares available. This  is a very exciting time for Cebu Pacific and our guests, as we take  delivery of more brand-new aircraft and launch new routes in the  coming months,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

CEB had previously announced it will launch flights between Manila and  Phuket, Thailand on August 16, 2013, and between Manila and Dubai on  October 7, 2013. It will also add flights to existing services to  Hanoi and Guangzhou in the 4th quarter of 2013.

“By offering more routes and flights, we proudly remain consistent in  contributing to the Philippines’ tourism goals. The accessibility of  the country’s tourist destinations and connectivity abroad has always  been a factor in our network expansion,” she added.

For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to  http://www.cebupacificair.com/, or call the reservation hotlines  (02)7020-888 or (032)230-8888. The latest seat sales can also be found  on CEB?s official Twitter (@cebupacificair) and Facebook pages.

CEB currently operates 10 Airbus A319, 26 Airbus A320, 1 Airbus A330  and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. Its fleet of 45 aircraft is one of the most  modern aircraft fleets in the world. Between 2013 and 2021, Cebu  Pacific will take delivery of 16 more Airbus A320, 30 Airbus A321neo,  and 3 Airbus A330 aircraft.

Cebu Air Inc. is the largest carrier in the Philippine air  transportation industry, offering its low-cost services to more  destinations and routes with higher flight frequency within the  Philippines than any other airline.