CEB Flies 80 Millionth Passenger

The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific flew its 80 millionth passenger, Kitchie Therese Homeres last August 7, 2013. Based in Tacloban, she checked in for her Cebu-Tacloban flight at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) after a visit with her mother.

CEB Vice President for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog, MCIA Authority Assistant General Manager Capt. Romeo Bersonda and Department of Tourism Central Visayas Regional Director Rowena Montecillo awarded CEB’s 80 millionth passenger with 80 flights to any CEB domestic destination. The awarding ceremony was held at the MCIA departure gate.

“We are extremely proud to have reached this point in our short history: the day we fly our 80 millionth passenger,” said Iyog. CEB started operations in March 1996.

She added, “There are many reasons why people travel with Cebu Pacific. Some travel for meetings, and return home on the same day because of our extensive network. Some book flights for the entire family for vacations, birthdays, graduations or weddings, because there are more seat sales available. We are grateful to be made part of all these special occasions.”

President Benigno Aquino III awarded CEB’s 50 millionth passenger last January 2011. Twenty two months later in November 2012, the airline awarded its 70 millionth passenger. After 9 more months, CEB flew 10 million more passengers, including its 80 millionth guest.

Capt. Bersonda said during the event, “Cebu Pacific operates the most number of flights and routes out of Cebu, greatly contributing to MCIA’s growth. Before I used to think that it was the destination that made people travel. In the case of Cebu Pacific, I can say that what makes people travel is this airline and its low fares.”

Meanwhile to celebrate CEB’s 80 millionth passenger milestone, CEB announced it is offering an P88 seat sale on all its domestic destinations and Dubai, and an P888 seat sale on all its short-haul international destinations. Seat sale period is until August 9, 2013 or until seats last.

For travel from November 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014, passengers can book P88 seats on any of its 34 domestic destinations and over 60 domestic routes. P88 (AED88) seats between Manila and Dubai are also available for travel from January 1 to March 31, 2014.

Meanwhile, P888 seats on all of CEB’s 21 short-haul international destinations are up for grabs, for travel from January 15 to March 31, 2014.

This includes seats bound for: Bali, Bangkok, Beijing, Brunei, Busan, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Incheon, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Osaka, Phuket, Shanghai, Siem Reap, Singapore, Taipei and Xiamen.

For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www.cebupacificair.com [1], 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 and Facebook pages.

CEB currently operates 10 Airbus A319, 27 Airbus A320, 1 Airbus A330 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. Its fleet of 46 aircraft is one of the most modern aircraft fleets in the world. Between 2013 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 15 more Airbus A320, 30 Airbus A321neo, and 5 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.

Lucky passengers who check in 8th or 80th for a flight wins free domestic or international tickets as part of Cebu Pacific’s 80 millionth passenger celebration at the Mactan-Cebu International airport.

CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog, DOT Central Visayas Regional Director Rowena Montecillo, MCIAA AGM Capt Romeo Bersonda and CEB crew award CEB’s 80 millionth passenger Kitchie Homeres with 80 free flights.