Cebu Pacific flies its 200 millionth passenger; set to restore 100% of pre-pandemic domestic capacity

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, expects to restore over 100 percent of its pre-pandemic domestic capacity in April 2022 after it ramped up its network with the easing of pandemic travel restrictions, marking a strong start for its 26th year.

Upon landing in Cebu, Cebu Pacific President and Chief Executive Officer, Lance Gokongwei (leftmost), Candice Iyog (2nd from left), Vice-President for Marketing and Customer Experience, and Xander Lao (2nd from right), held a media gathering and commemorative event, in celebration of the airline’s 200 millionth passenger, Salbert Garces (rightmost), who was awarded all-expense-paid unlimited free flights to any Cebu Pacific route domestic destination for a period of one year.

As the summer peak approaches, the airline has noted a 200 percent increase in its average daily flights for both domestic and international combined – from about 100 flights per day in 2020, to about 300 at present. Flights from Manila to key domestic destinations, such as Boracay and Cebu, have exceeded their 2019 flight frequencies.

The airline currently operates 96% of its pre-pandemic domestic capacity. The improvement has enabled CEB to carry more passengers and boost its cargo service which means faster and more efficient movement of goods across its widest domestic network.

Cebu Pacific President and Chief Executive Officer, Lance Gokongwei (right), personally awards its 200 millionth passenger during flight 5J575 bound for Cebu, recently. The winning passenger, Salbert Garces (left), was awarded free unlimited flights to any Cebu Pacific route domestic destination for a period of one year.

CEB also celebrated another milestone today as it flew its 200 millionth passenger on board one of its 18x daily Manila-Cebu flights. This route was the first ever flown by CEB back in 1996.

“We are excited to safely fly everyJuan to their destinations so they could reunite with their families and loved ones, or pursue their business interests, or revisit tourist destinations. It is encouraging to see and feel travel confidence returning. We thank our passengers for their continued trust, and we will endeavor to live true to our promise of providing safe, affordable, and accessible air travel for every Juan,” said Lance Gokongwei, President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Cebu Pacific.

Cebu Pacific President and Chief Executive Officer, Lance Gokongwei (left) and Department of Transportation Secretary, Arthur Tugade, were both in attendance during the awarding of the airline’s 200 millionth passenger, held recently at the Mactan Cebu International Airport.

CEB continues to offer its guaranteed low fares to spur travel among Filipinos and foreigners alike. Its month-long #CEBSuperSeatFest is still ongoing as part of its anniversary month celebration.

Cebu Pacific operates the widest domestic network in the Philippines covering 33 destinations, on top of its 14 international destinations. Its 74-strong fleet, one of the youngest in the world, includes two dedicated ATR freighters.

CEB has achieved a 7-star safety rating from airlineratings.com for its COVID-19 compliance. It continues to implement a multi-layered approach to safety, while it operates with a 100 percent fully vaccinated crew – all to ensure its every Juan flies safely and conveniently on Cebu Pacific.