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  • Cebu Pacific looks to grow further in Australia in 2018 with Melbourne

    Cebu Pacific looks to grow further in Australia in 2018 with Melbourne

    Cebu Pacific is looking at launching services to Melbourne in 2018, further strengthening the Philippine low cost carrier’s position in Australia following the upcoming upgrade of Sydney to daily.

    Cebu Pacific has served Sydney for three years and has talked about the possibility of adding service to Melbourne since launching Sydney in late 2014. Talk about Melbourne has escalated over the last year as the performance on Manila-Sydney has improved, prompting the decision to upgrade Sydney to daily for the peak summer season. Sydney has until now been served with four to five weekly frequencies depending on the time of year.

    Cebu Pacific will operate seven weekly frequencies to Sydney in Dec-2017 and Jan-2018, compared to five weekly frequencies for the same period last year. Cebu Pacific for now has loaded a schedule of five weekly frequencies on Manila-Sydney from early Feb-2018. Cebu Pacific CEO Advisor Mike Szucs told CAPA on the sidelines of the 8-Nov-2017 CAPA Asia Aviation Summit that the airline plans to initially operate five or six frequencies during the non-peak and shoulder months but aims to eventually serve Sydney with a daily year-round schedule.

    “Australia is working well because it is selling well on both ends,” Cebu Pacific CEO Advisor Mike Szucs said. “Australia is a very good market for us.”

    Mr Szucs also said Cebu Pacific is now looking at launching services to Melbourne in 2018. “Australia is doing really well for us. We’ve grown the Manila-Sydney market phenomenally. We are the number one player in terms of passenger traffic on Manila-Sydney. We are increasing Sydney to daily frequencies from this December,” he said. “Melbourne is on the agenda for some time next year. We are not there yet – we need to go and finalise the numbers but Melbourne is looking interesting.”

    Philippine Airlines (PAL) is currently the only airline operating the Manila-Melbourne route, while Manila-Sydney has three nonstop competitors including PAL, Qantas and Cebu Pacific. PAL serves Sydney daily and Melbourne with three weekly flights, while Qantas has five to six frequencies on Sydney-Manila (depending on the time of year).

    Cebu Pacific has a fleet of eight A330-300s but has been using its widebody fleet mainly on short haul routes since suspending three Middle East services in mid-2017. Sydney and Dubai, which is served daily most of the year, are the only remaining long haul routes in Cebu Pacific’s network and use the equivalent of two aircraft.

    Mr Szucs said Cebu Pacific will have the opportunity to resume long haul growth in 2018 as A321s enter the fleet. Cebu Pacific mainly plans to use the new A321 fleet to up-gauge short haul routes from A320s but has the flexibility to use some of the A321s to replace A330s on short haul routes, freeing up A330s for new long haul routes. “As the A321s come in next year we will be able to start redeploying A330s again into some targeted long haul markets,” Mr Szucs explained.

    Under this scenario, Melbourne is on the top of the list as Cebu Pacific is not interested for now in resuming expansion in the Middle East, due to what it considers irrational competition in the Philippines-Middle East market. Cebu Pacific is also not interested, for now, in launching Manila-Honolulu, which originally was in its long haul network plan, as this market is highly competitive and unbalanced, consisting mainly of ethnic or VFR traffic.

    Manila-Melbourne is a less competitive route and the Australia-Philippines is a more balanced market. In the Sydney market, Cebu Pacific has been able to generate a relatively even mix of outbound and inbound traffic, covering the leisure, ethnic or VFR and business segments. For the latter, Cebu Pacific mainly targets SMEs as it does not have a premium product.

    “Australia is working well because it is selling well on both ends,” Mr Szucs said. “Australia is a very good market for us.”

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  • Cebu Pacific shelves plans to fly to Honolulu

    Cebu Pacific shelves plans to fly to Honolulu

    Cebu Pacific Air is rethinking its long-haul strategy, shelving—for now—plans to fly to Honolulu in the United States.

    The low cost carrier, controlled by the Gokongwei family’s JG Summit Holdings, is instead keen on expanding operations within the Philippines and neighboring areas in Asia, CEO Lance Gokongwei said in a recent interview.

    It was also keeping alive the possibility of flying to Melbourne, its second destination in Australia after Sydney.

    “We would rather focus our resources on meeting existing demand for regional and domestic flights,” Gokongwei said.

    Cebu Pacific earlier announced a significant cutback in its Middle East operations. From June to July, it suspended operations to Kuwait, Doha and Riyadh. It still flies to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

    Gokongwei acknowledged that Cebu Pacific was suffering “immense losses” on those Middle East routes.

    Those flights, once a key part of Cebu Pacific’s long-haul strategy, were launched between 2014 and 2015. The budget airline briefly operated flights between Manila and Dammam before suspending the service in early 2015.

    “The other airlines, we believe, are perhaps benefiting from some subsidies from their governments,” Gokongwei adding, likely referring to state-owned Gulf carriers— Cebu Pacific’s main rivals on those routes.

    “Privately owned airlines like ourselves really could not sustain the operations,” he said.

    Gokongwei said its fleet of Airbus A330s had since been redeployed to cater to high demand destinations like Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, Davao and Cebu.

    “We’ve seen increasing demand more for international and short-haul traffic,” he noted, adding that Cebu Pacific was still targeting to carry around 20 million passengers this year, about a tenth better than 2016.

    Gokongwei said its pipeline of plane orders would likewise remain unchanged.

    Its fleet of aircraft includes one Airbus A319, 35 Airbus A320s and eight Airbus A330s while the Cebgo fleet is composed of eight ATR 72-500s and seven ATR 72-600 aircraft.

    Between 2017 and 2022, Cebu Pacific expects delivery of seven new Airbus A321ceo and 32 Airbus A321neo aircraft.

    Cebu Pacific’s route network spans 25 international and 37 domestic destinations.

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  • Cebu Pacific launches program to train future Filipino pilots in Australia

    Cebu Pacific launches program to train future Filipino pilots in Australia

    Gokongwei-led budget carrier Cebu Pacific Air launched a new program to train would-be pilots in Australia.

    Dubbed the Cebu Pacific Cadet Pilot Program, it seeks to address the airline’s expansion requirements over the next 5 years. The training will be conducted in partnership with Australia’s Flight Training Adelaide (FTA).

    The aim is to train 250 Filipinos who will subsequently join the corps of pilots of Cebu Pacific.

    “Over the next 5 years, Cebu Pacific will be investing $25 million to train 250 cadet pilots to become full-fledged First Officers and eventually Captains. The program will allow us to train homegrown Filipino pilots with best-in-class international standards,” Cebu Pacific chief executive officer Lance Gokongwei said during the launch of the program on Tuesday, October 24.

    Cadet pilots will undergo a 56-week program that features integrated flying training, flight theory, and education courses.

    After completion of the program, the cadet pilots will become First Officers at Cebu Pacific, flying both domestic and international routes.

    The airline will initially shoulder the cost of the training, with payments amortized through salary deductions over a maximum period of 10 years.

    Changing the pilots’ game

    One major reason for the program is to address the need of Cebu Pacific, and the overall aviation industry, for more trained pilots.

    Cebu Pacific vice president for flight operations Sam Avila noted that there are around 290,000 commercial pilots globally this year, while around 440,000 will be needed in 2027.

    Of the estimated 440,000, around 180,000 need to be captains, and some 220,000 expected to be flying have not yet begun training due to prohibitive costs.

    “It’s expensive to become a pilot and there’s no timeline for a return on investment because employment is not guaranteed, which limits the pool of pilots available,” Avila explained.

    He estimated the cost to be around P2 million to P3.8 million for a 12-month course which does not yet include license and certification expenses.

    “This program changes the game in that it is company-sponsored so it broadens the selection pool to provide equal opportunities to qualified Filipinos of all financial means,” Avila added.

    Cebu Pacific said 16 candidates will be chosen per batch, with 3 batches of cadet pilots to be sent to Australia per year.

    The application process begins with an online screening, followed by an on-site screening for core skills and pilot aptitude tests, among other examinations, where a fee of AU$425 or around P17,000 will be charged. Cebu Pacific and FTA will jointly select the final candidates.

    The program is open to all Filipinos who are college graduates, proficient in English, and hold passports valid for at least two years prior to the start of the program.

    The program will start by the beginning of 2018, with the first batch of 16 cadet pilots aimed to be selected by December this year.

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  • Cebu Pacific flies 150 millionth passenger

    Cebu Pacific flies 150 millionth passenger

    The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific marked another milestone as it reached a total of 150 million passengers flown since starting operations in 1996. The 150 millionth passenger who checked-in and flew with CEB, identified as Alfredo Cruz, boarded Cebu Pacific flight 5J 397 from Manila to Cagayan de Oro on October 20, 2017. Cruz received 150,000 points from GetGo, the lifestyle rewards program by Cebu Pacific.

    The points are equivalent to between 20 to 25 round trip flights on CEB. The points and free flights can be shared with family and friends. “It’s our job to create a lot of memories and experience for our wonderful guests, it’s like we’ve created 150 million life experiences since we started in our very humble way 20 years ago. We’ve celebrated many milestones and today is one of our proudest milestones,” said Lance Gokongwei, President and CEO of Cebu Pacific.

    From January to June 2017, Cebu Pacific has flown 10.09 million passengers, and aims to carry a total of 20 million passengers for the whole year. The Cebu Pacific route network now has 25 international and 37 domestic destinations. Its fleet of aircraft includes one Airbus A319, 35 Airbus A320 and eight Airbus A330s; while the Cebgofleet is composed of eight ATR 72-500 and seven ATR 72-600aircraft. Between 2017 and 2022, CEB expects delivery of 7 more brand-new Airbus A321ceo and 32 Airbus A321neo aircraft.

  • Cebu Pacific seeks Hong Kong, Bali entitlements

    Cebu Pacific seeks Hong Kong, Bali entitlements

    The operator of budget carrier Cebu Pacific is seeking entitlements to Hong Kong as well as Bali in Indonesia.

    Cebu Air Inc. filed an application with the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) for the allocation and re-allocation of entitlements on the Manila to Hong Kong route.

     The entitlements being requested are under a confidential memorandum of understanding between the Philippines and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2014.

    Aside from Hong Kong, Cebu Air has also filed an application with the CAB to get additional entitlements to fly to Denpasar, the capital of Bali.

    Cebu Air is seeking additional entitlements to Bali under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Multilateral Agreement on the Full Liberalization of Passenger Air Services (Asean-MAFLPAS).

    The Asean-MAFLPAS removes third, fourth and fifth freedom restrictions among Asean cities except capital cities.

    At present, Cebu Pacific serves 25 international and 37 domestic destinations.

    Cebu Pacific is utilizing a fleet of aircraft which includes one Airbus A319, 35 Airbus A320s and eight Airbus A330s for its flights.

    Cebu Pacific’s wholly-owned subsidiary Cebgo meanwhile, has a fleet composed of eight ATR 72-500s and seven ATR 72-600s.

    From this year until 2022, the group expects the delivery of seven more brand-new Airbus A321ceos and 32 Airbus A321neo aircraft.

    The group recently designated Laguindingan Airport which caters to Cagayan de Oro City and neighboring areas Iligan City, Marawi City, and Bukidnon province, as its seventh hub as part of efforts to strengthen its domestic network.

    Aside from the Laguindingan Airport, the group’s other hubs are located in Manila, Cebu, Clark, Davao, Kalibo and Iloilo.

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  • Cebu Pacific Air celebrate 50 years of ASEAN

    Cebu Pacific Air celebrate 50 years of ASEAN

    In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN), Cebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ largest carrier, is offering a five-day seat sale up to 20 October 2017, or until seats last. The sale offers all-inclusive fares from Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam to four cities in the Philippines*: Bohol, Cebu, Dumaguete and Manila. This sale is valid for travel from 1 January to 31 March 2018, which covers the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays.

    “It is our pleasure to offer this timely seat sale to mark this milestone with ASEAN. We believe in what ASEAN One stands for and the value it brings to the member countries, so what better way to celebrate this milestone than with a seat sale to encourage our neighbours to experience the best of the Philippines,” said Candice Iyog, Cebu Pacific Vice President for Marketing and Distribution.

    Experience nature at its best in Bohol
    One of the loveliest islands in the Philippines, enjoy Bohol’s beautiful coastline and white sand beaches. Bohol is also home to the famed Chocolate Hills, so named as the green grass turns brown during the dry season; as well as the Philippine Tarsier, one of the smallest primates in the world. With so much beauty to behold, you may never want to leave.

    Kick back and relax in Cebu
    Home to some of the best dive spots in the country, plunge into the depths of the ocean with the friendly locals, or opt for action water sports like jet skiing or parasailing. After the sunset, explore Cebu’s nightlife at some of the happening bars in the city.

    Be free in Dumaguete
    Known as “The City of Gentle People,” Dumaguete is a popular educational destination because of the presence of seven universities and colleges. Diving, dolphin- and whale-watching are popular activities here—perfect for those wanting to escape into their own underwater adventure.

    Shop till you drop in Manila
    Explore the colourful capital city of Manila on foot, with great street art lining the walls of one the business districts in Manila. Travellers looking for great deals can head to Divisoria, a wholesale shopping mecca, which offers everything from accessories, clothes, homeware, and even industrial products. End the day with an ice-cold beer at Roxas Boulevard and toast to one of the best sunsets the city has to offer.

    CEB currently offers over 100 weekly flights to seven ASEAN country destinations, with 11 weekly flights to Indonesia; 21 weekly flights to Malaysia; 40 weekly flights to Singapore; seven weekly flights to Thailand; 15 weekly flights to Vietnam; five weekly flights to Brunei and four weekly flights to Cambodia.

  • Cebu Pacific ushers in surfing season with direct Manila-Siargao flights

    Cebu Pacific ushers in surfing season with direct Manila-Siargao flights

    An island with lush forest covers, trimmed with fine white sand and a crown of gleaming blue waters—Siargao is indeed another gem in the Pearl of the Orient that both surfers and beach bums dream about. And as more travelers chase the breathtaking giant waves of Siargao, this island paradise becomes more within reach with Cebu Pacific’s special additional flights to the Surfing Capital of the Philippines.

    Starting December 17, 2017, up until March 24, 2018, the Philippines’ leading carrier will be flying direct between Manila and Siargao, six times a week. For as low as PHP2,370, vacationers from the country’s capital may leave the hustle and bustle of the Metro and fly in to Siargao’s haven of cozy resorts and warm and hospital locals.

    Perfect for backpackers and adventure enthusiasts, the island of Siargao boasts of exciting roads that lead to many different spots for a quick dip, snorkeling, sight-seeing and world-class surfing. Traveler favorites are the famed Cloud 9 and General Luna, where beginners learn to paddle then stand on a board, and pro-surfers get to hang ten.

    Nearby islets like Guyam, Daku, and Naked Islands also draw a crowd for an unbridled experience of nature in the South. In these parts, travelers can discover Siargao’s natural heritage and the various facets of local culture as it evolves with the foreigners who now call the island their home.

    The island also boasts of an effervescent food scene and night life, enriched by the fusion of local and foreign influences. With fresh catch of seafood and baskets of fruits readily available in the destination and the positive outlook in the community, Siargao serves the most delectable and satisfying experience from dusk to dawn.

    “There is a clear surge of interest in Siargao, and we’ve seen its great potential for tourism since we began offering flights in 2009. With our special direct Manila-Siargao flights, we are positive that more tourists will discover what Siargao has to offer. Cebu Pacific is glad to make it easier for everyJuan to visit this dreamy island paradise more often, where surfing and sustainable living are a way of life,” says Alexander Lao, President and CEO of Cebgo.

    Aside from Manila, Cebu Pacific also flies direct to Siargao from Cebu twice daily, with the lowest year-round fare of PHP 2,104. Travelers also visit the island by taking a connecting flight from Manila via Cebu to Siargao.

    Discover the mesmerizing beauty of Siargao, the elusive coast for surfers and beach lovers, by flying in with Cebu Pacific. Checking in sports equipment like surf-boards are also available in these flights, and can be added to flight bookings up to four hours before scheduled times of departure.

  • Cebu Pacific honors 20% discount for senior citizens

    Cebu Pacific honors 20% discount for senior citizens

    Gokongwei-led budget carrier Cebu Pacific upgraded its systems to implement the 20% discount on domestic flight tickets for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs), even for bookings made online.

    The discount comes on top of the exemption from 12% value-added tax (VAT) provided by the government.

    Senior citizens and PWDs who book Cebu Pacific domestic flights, whether via ticket offices, online through the airline’s website, or through the mobile app, will now see the discounts reflected in the base fare.

    “Through this system upgrade, we hope to be able to better serve the traveling public and make it easier for our senior citizens and PWDs to avail of the discounts,” said Cebu Pacific vice president for corporate affairs JR Mantaring in a statement on Friday, September 22.

    “We also recognize the efforts of the House committee on transportation, the Department of Transportation, and the Civil Aeronautics Board in drafting these guidelines that would govern the granting of discounts for senior citizens and PWDs on online transactions as these have been seen growing exponentially over the past years,” he added.

    The 20% discount offered to seniors and PWDs is for airfare only and does not include other services such as food, baggage allowance, and seat selection.

    Steps to follow

    In order for eligible passengers to obtain the discounts through online booking, Cebu Pacific said they need to input their details, including their birthdate or the number stated on their identification cards (senior citizen’s ID or PWD ID).

    The total discounted amount can then be found both in the “booking summary” portion of the website, as well as the “fare breakdown” or “payment details” portion of the itinerary receipt.

    Upon check-in, passengers who obtained the discount are required to present their senior citizen’s ID or PWD ID.

    Passengers who do not have those IDs may also present other valid government-issued IDs that show their nationality and birthdate, such as their passport, driver’s license, voter’s ID, SSS/GSIS ID, PRC card, or postal ID.

  • Cebu Pacific seeks extended travel tax exemption for some SE Asia routes

    Cebu Pacific seeks extended travel tax exemption for some SE Asia routes

    Cebu Pacific on Tuesday urged the government to extend the travel tax exemption on routes within Palawan, Mindanao and neighboring Southeast Asian countries, which expires next month.

    Travelers coming from the two Philippine islands who are going to Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia were exempted from the P1,620 duty for 3 years from Oct. 24, 2014 to promote BIMP-EAGA, a Southeast Asian growth area.

    President Rodrigo Duterte also recently pushed for the revitalization of the BIMP-EAGA or the Brunei-Indoneseia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asia Growth Area.

    “We believe that this would provide relief to the Filipino travelers and accelerate trade and tourism between the member countries, in accordance with the spirit and intent behind the creation of BIMP-EAGA,” said Cebu Pacific vice president for corporate affairs JR Mantaring.

    The Mindanao Development Authority serves as the Coordinating Office of the Philippines for BIMP-EAGA.

    Cebu Pacific subsidiary Cebgo will start its Zamboanga-Sandakan route on October 29, 2017. The 4 times weekly service (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays) is the carrier’s 27th international destination.

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  • Cebu Pacific includes tax in fares

    Cebu Pacific includes tax in fares

    The Philippines’ low-cost airline, Cebu Pacific, is now including the cost of the Domestic Passenger Service Charge (DPSC) in all ticket quotes.

    Commonly known as the “Terminal Fee” the inclusion is for domestic flights operating out of airports managed by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

    It became effective across the airline’s booking system for domestic flight sectors, 15 September. CAAP was the last airports operator to allow airlines to collect the tax. Previously, passengers had to queue at tax counters to pay the fee prior to boarding.

    However, the airline noted that the announcement applies to airports under CAAP. There are different arrangements on paying the tax in place at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Clark International Airport and Godofredo P. Ramos Airport in Caticlan (Boracay).

    Manila International Airport Authority and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority have included domestic terminal fees for the Manila and Cebu airports in ticket payments since 2013.

    Passengers who are only transiting through the 33 CAAP-managed airports are exempted from paying the DPSC.

    Depending on the airport, CAAP terminal fees range from PHP50.00 (approximately USD1) to PHP200.00 (approximately USD4).

    “While the total cost paid by passengers who booked flights on Cebu Pacific became slightly higher due to the addition of the terminal fee, this system is a convenience to travellers. They no longer have to line-up at the counters to pay for the domestic terminal fee,” said, Cebu Pacific vice president for corporate affairs, Atty JR Mantaring.

    Cebu Pacific passengers have also been given the option to pay the travel tax on international flights of PHP1,620.00 (approximately USD32), plus a handling fee of PHP80.00 (approximately USD2) when they book their flights online, via www.cebupacificair.com, or through Cebu Pacific ticket offices.

    Passengers who are exempt from the tax, or are eligible for reduced travel tax, can still book, pay and confirm their flights on Cebu Pacific, but will need to present valid tax exemption documents upon check-in.

  • Cebu Pacific opens Zamboanga-Sandakan route

    Cebu Pacific opens Zamboanga-Sandakan route

    THE Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced the expansion of its international route network and presence in Southeast Asia as it is opening a new route on October 29, this year. CEB announced that through its affiliate, Cebgo, will operate its first international route out of Zamboanga City with four times weekly flights to Sandakan, Sabah starting October 29.

    CEB said in a statement that the Zamboanga-Sabah flight via the city of Sandakan will be every Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The one-way flight takes one hour and 30 minutes. It leaves this city at 1:45 p.m. and arrives in Sandakan at 3:15 p.m.

    It then leaves Sandakan at 4 p.m. and arrives in this city at 5:30 p.m. The CEB said the new Zamboanga-Sandakan route supports the drive for seamless logistics connectivity within the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia- Philippines East Asia Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). The BIMP-EAGA, which was created in 1994, comprises the entire Borneo Island-which is divided between Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia; Mindanao; and other Indonesian Provinces such as Sulawesi and Maluku. Its creation was meant to harness capabilities to turn the entire area into a thriving economic and tourism zone.

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  • Cebu Pacific to launch Davao-Tagbilaran flights in October

    Cebu Pacific to launch Davao-Tagbilaran flights in October

    Leading low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific continues to expand its network as it is set to launch its new route that will directly link Davao City with Tagbilaran, Bohol starting October 21. The flight will be operated by Cebu Pacific’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Cebgo, and will be flying between Davao and Tagbilaran four-times-a-week, Tuesdays, Thursday, Saturdays, and Sundays.

    The flight will be operated using one of the subsidiary’s ATR 72 aircraft. “As part of our efforts to improve the overall customer experience for everyJuan, we have been taking to heart the suggestions and feedback from our guests. We’ve looked at the feasibility of the Davao-Tagbilaran route and are optimistic that this new air link will not only answer the clamor from the local communities, but stimulate trade and tourism in both destinations,” said Alexander Lao, President and chief executive officer of Cebgo. “It’s (Davao-Tagbilaran flight) going to give us and Bohol more opportunities not only for tourism but business as well. Hopefully, also aside from locals, foreign guests will use this opportunity to come visit us in Davao,” said Davao City Tourism Operations Office head Generose Tecson, in a text message to SunStar Davao.

    For his part, Department of Tourism (DOT)-Davao Regional Director Roberto Alabado III said, “DOT welcomes the new route since this will provide more access for tourists as Bohol is one of the sought after destinations in the Philippines. The new route will allow foreign tourists to go to Davao as their next destination.” “Their Chocolate Hills experience will be complemented by the Mt. Apo and Mt. Hamiguitan experience while their tarsier encounter will be enhanced by the Philippine Eagle encounter,” he added. Davao serves as the Cebu Pacific hub in Mindanao, linking the city directly to Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Manila, Tacloban, and Zamboanga; as well as to Singapore.

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  • Cebu Pacific boosts Davao hub with direct route to Tagbilaran

    Cebu Pacific boosts Davao hub with direct route to Tagbilaran

    The Philippines’ leading airline Cebu Pacific continues to expand its domestic network by adding a new route that will directly link Davao City with Tagbilaran, Bohol. Starting October 21, 2017, the carrier’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Cebgo, will begin flying between Davao and Tagbilaran four-times-a-week (Tuesdays, Thursday, Saturdays, and Sundays). The new Davao-Tagbilaran route establishes a seamless connection for both air passenger and cargo service, ultimately benefitting the economies of the greater Davao area and the province of Bohol.

    “As part of our efforts to improve the overall customer experience for everyJuan, we have been taking to heart the suggestions and feedback from our guests. We’ve looked at the feasibility of the Davao-Tagbilaran route and are optimistic that this new air link will not only answer the clamor from the local communities, but stimulate trade and tourism in both destinations,” said Alexander Lao, President and CEO of Cebgo.

    To officially launch the beginning of this new route, CEB is offering an introductory, all-in seat sale of PHP599 until September 17, 2017, or while seats last. Travel period is from October 29, 2017 to March 31, 2018. Davao serves as the Cebu Pacific hub in Mindanao, linking the city to more places than any other carrier.

    Cebu Pacific flies directly to Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Manila, Tacloban and Zamboanga as well as to Singapore. Aside from Davao, CEB also operates flights out of five other strategically placed hubs in the Philippines: Manila, Cebu, Clark, Kalibo, and Iloilo. The airline’s extensive network covers over 100 routes across 26 international and 37 domestic destinations, spanning Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA. For bookings and inquiries, guests can visit www.cebupacificair.com or call the reservation hotlines (+632)7020-888 or (+6332)230-8888. The latest seat sales can be found on CEB’s official Twitter (@CebuPacificAir) and Facebook pages.

    Guests may also download the Cebu Pacific mobile app on the App Store and Google Play. 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. Its 60-strong fleet is comprised of two Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320 and eight Airbus A330. Between 2017 and 2022, CEB expects delivery of 7 more brand-new Airbus A321ceo and 32 Airbus A321neo aircraft.

    Its wholly owned subsidiary, Cebgo, currently offers flights to 27 Philippine destinations and one international destination, utilizing an exclusive fleet of eight ATR 72-500 aircraft, and six ATR 72-600 aircraft. Cebgo has two strategic hubs in the Philippines namely, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 4 in Manila and Mactan Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in Cebu.

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  • Cebu Pacific opens up baggage requirements

    Cebu Pacific opens up baggage requirements

    Cebu Pacific has announced a special deal for passengers travelling from Guam to Manila, and back — perfect for bringing “pasalubong,” or gifts, to friends and family, or shopping for Filipino delicacies to bring back home.

    Starting this September up until Dec. 15, 2017, all passengers flying between Guam and Manila who prepurchase baggage allowance of 40 kilograms will get an additional 25 kilograms, free of charge. That’s a total of 65 kilograms, or 143 pounds of check-in baggage — equivalent to the weight of a ‘balikbayan box.’ The free baggage allowance will be added upon check-in at the airport.

    “We are excited to offer Guamanians traveling to and from the Philippines a free top-up on their 40-kilogram baggage allowance, up to a maximum 25 kilograms. This will allow our guests to make room for more presents, or for Filipino treats they will surely come to enjoy. There’s less reason to worry about excess baggage, and more reason to stock up on great finds in the Philippines,” said Candice Iyog, vice president for marketing and distribution at Cebu Pacific.

    Cebu Pacific started flying between Manila and Guam in March 2016.

    CEB currently flies up to three times weekly to and from Guam, offering seamless connections to a total of 37 domestic and 26 other international destinations across Asia, Australia, USA, and the Middle East.

    Information was provided in a press release.

  • Cebu Pacific’s new menu gives in to your foodie desires

    Cebu Pacific’s new menu gives in to your foodie desires

    Fliers of Cebu Pacific are in for a treat as the airline company just unveiled a new set of tasty inflight menu.

    Charo L. Lagamon, Cebu Pacific’s director for corporate communications, during a recent press event, revealed “It’s going to be part of your journey, your experience in Cebu Pacific. In September, your journey will start on board with these new flavors and treats.”

    The menu is composed of 12 new dishes ranging from light meals to satisfying rice dishes as prepared by MIASCOR-Gate Gourmet Philippines.

    Jem Calungcaguin, Cebu Pacific’s manager for inflight sales and merchandise told InterAksyon, “We’ve been continuously developing the menu for our pre-ordered meals. With the previous ones, we have received feedback from our passengers and also from our cabin crew, and we’ve taken consideration of all those insights.

    “Those insights inspired us to think maybe it’s time for us also to freshen the range because our travellers—especially the frequent ones–might have tried everything already.”

    Known for offering mostly Filipino staples, Cebu Pacific expanded their menu’s flavor profiles and incorporated Asian flavors and Western ones.

    “This one so far is the widest array of meals that we have for our pre-ordered meals. We are very excited to launch it because this time, we’re going to cater to more people and more taste palates,” Calungcaguin pointed out.

    Cebu Pacific vice president for corporate affairs Atty. Paterno Mantaring, Jr. (third from left) and executive sous Chef Mark Javier Ledesma led the unveiling of Cebu Pacific’s new inflight menu.

    The new dishes, which are all Halal-certified and adhere to the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), are composed of four sandwiches, one pasta, one noodle dish, and then the rest are rice meals as developed by Chef Mark Ledesma, executive sous chef of MIASCOR Gate Gourmet Manila.

    “It’s inspiration comes actually from different destinations and flavor palates that we were trying to target,” Chef Ledesma shared during a cooking demo.

    Ledesma assured that these dishes are prepared a few hours before the scheduled flight to ensure freshness and quality.

    Cebu Pacific fliers can pre-order these dishes on all flights departing 24 hours or more from the time of booking.

    For domestic flights, the selection is limited to light snacks like sandwiches, whereas all the 12 dishes are available for international or long haul flights.

    Meanwhile, Cebu Pacific’s new inflight menu is divided into categories namely the Filipino series, Asian series, and Western series.

     

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