Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, was named Asia’s Low-Cost Airline of the Year by the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), a global authority in aviation research and analysis.
The award recognizes the airline’s strong business performance and its continuous effort to make air travel affordable and accessible to a wider public.
CAPA’s annual recognition honors carriers that demonstrate outstanding strategic leadership, innovation, and lasting industry impact.
CEB chief executive Mike Szucs expressed his gratitude for the award.
“We are deeply honored to receive this award from CAPA. It recognizes the passion and commitment of every Cebu Pacific employee who works hard each day to make flying safe, affordable and accessible for our passengers,” he said.
Szucs said the airline’s purpose remains “to connect people and communities, and to help fuel tourism and economic growth across the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific.”
CEB stood out for its significant passenger growth and strong financial results.
Data showed that from January through September 2025, the carrier flew nearly 20 million passengers, marking a 13.9-percent increase from 17.5 million in 2024.
Domestic passenger volume grew 12.7 percent to 14.9 million, while international passengers increased 17.7 percent to 5.1 million.
The seat load factor averaged 84.8 percent in the nine-month period, as overall capacity in seats rose by 14 percent to 23.5 million.
The CAPA Awards for Excellence are based on independent research by an international panel of judges and analysts, not on customer surveys or sponsorship.
CEB’s success is attributed to its low-cost model, which has helped transform air travel in the Philippines by expanding connectivity, opening new routes and keeping fares affordable.
To support the growing demand, the airline is investing heavily in its fleet and network, including a record-breaking order for up to 152 Airbus A321neo aircraft, which is the largest in Philippine aviation history.Cebu Pacific flies to 37 domestic and 26 international destinations across Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
