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  • Cebu Pacific suspends Manila-Laoag flights temporarily

    Cebu Pacific suspends Manila-Laoag flights temporarily

    Cebu Pacific, the country’s largest carrier, has temporarily suspended flights between the capital and the northern city of Laoag, a government spokesman said Monday.

    The company did not give a reason for its decision, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines spokesman Eric Apolonio told.

    Cebu Pacific did not immediately reply to requests for comment. Separate searches on the carrier’s website and mobile app showed no available flights between Manila and Laoag this week.

    “They (Cebu Pacific) advised CAAP that they are temporarily suspending flights. That’s their exact word. We don’t know the reason yet because it’s internal,” Apolonio said.

    Passenger traffic in the Manila-Laoag route reached 204,550 in 2015 and was poised to have risen slightly last year after traffic hit 109,550 in the first six months of 2016, before the peak holiday travel period, Apolonio said citing CAAP data.

    With Cebu Pacific suspending flights, the route will be left to Philippine Airlines and its low-cost unit PAL Express.

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  • Cebu Pacific collects donation for sick children

    Cebu Pacific collects donation for sick children

    Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific strengthens its partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund to reach millions of undernourished children in the country.

    The endeavor is a part of the global organization’s Change for Good program which accepts contributions from passengers on board flights of partner airlines.

    Proceeds contribute to the UN children’s agency’s First 1,000 Days campaign which provides optimal nutrition, from a mother’s pregnancy to a child’s second year of life.

    Since July 1, 2016, Cebu Pacific began accepting contributions of all currencies from passengers. The contributions are being used to fund nutritional supplements distributed to poor households with pregnant mothers or malnourished children. A portion of the funds also support barangay-level information drives on nutrition in Unicef’s focus areas in Northern Samar, Zamboanga and Maguindanao.

    “We are very pleased with how warmly our passengers are receiving the Change for Good Program. Thank you for sharing in our vision of a better future for our children and in Unicef’s advocacy of uplifting lives through the First 1,000 Days campaign,” says Cebu Pacific president and chief executive Lance Gokongwei.

    “Children have the right to survive and thrive. It is important for all of us to pitch in and lift each other up, so that every Filipino child grows up happy and healthy. Your continued support to UNICEF will help make this happen,” says Unicef Philippines representative Lotta Sylwander.

    Sylwander explains the transformative impact of these small acts of generosity. “The nutrition received by children from the womb to their second birthday is crucial for their physical and intellectual development. If these children are able to grow to their full extent, they perform better in school and eventually get better jobs as adults.” A healthy and productive workforce, Sylwander says, is key to nation-building.

    In the Philippines, around four million Filipino children are “stunted.” These children are undernourished, causing irreversible damage to their health, physical growth and brain development.

    The global program Change for Good targets these children by cashing in donations for life-saving materials and services for vulnerable children in more than 150 countries.

    Cebu Pacific has piloted the program in the East Asia and the Pacific region and focuses its collection efforts exclusively to Unicef Philippines’ First 1000 Days program.

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  • Cebu Pacific requests flights to India

    Cebu Pacific requests flights to India

    Cebu Air, operator of Cebu Pacific, wants the Civil Aeronautics Board to reallocate the unused flight frequencies of rival Philippine Airlines to India. The Gokongwei-owned airline filed with the CAB an application for allocation and re-allocation of entitlements to India from PAL.

    Cebu Air’s request made the request in accordance to the existing air agreement between the governments of the Philippines and India.

    PAL flights to New Delhi were stopped in June 2013 amid low demand from local travelers.

    No Philippine carriers fly between Manila and India now.

    Philippines Air Asia Inc. filed with the CAB an application for designation as official Philippine carrier and grant of seven weekly flights to New Delhi, nIndia.

    Cebu Pacific earlier said it was studying to acquire an Airbus 350 and Boeing 788 in the third quarter this year for its long haul operation.

    Cebu Pacific launched its long haul operation in 2013, with A330-300 services to Dubai. It now operates five long haul routes to the Middle East and Australia and also uses its A330 fleet on several short haul routes.

    The airline last March launched four times weekly flights between Manila and Guam, its first US destination.

    Cebu Pacific currently offers flights to a total of 36 domestic and 30 international destinations, operating an extensive network across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA.

    Its 58-strong fleet is comprised of six Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, six Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500, and two ATR 72-600 aircraft.

    Between 2016 and 2021, Cebu Pacific expects delivery of two more brand-new Airbus A330, 32 Airbus A321neo, and 14 ATR 72-600 aircraft.

    Cebu Pacific earlier reported a net income of P7.09 billion in the January to September period, up 99.6 percent from P3.56 billion in the same period last year.

    Revenues increased 10.5 percent to P46.69 billion from P42.30 billion last year.

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  • Cebu Pacific to hold cabin crew grand recruitment

    Cebu Pacific to hold cabin crew grand recruitment

    The recruitment fairs will be held in the following cities: Manila (Cebu Pacific Building, Pasay City) on January 14; Dumaguete City (La Residencia Almar Hotel, Rizal Blvd., Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental) on January 28; and Tagbilaran City (Metro Centre Hotel and Convention Center, C.P. Garcia Ave., Tagbilaran City, Bohol) on January 29.

    More opportunities for interested applicants will be made available all throughout 2017, as CEB will be conducting more recruitment fairs on later dates at chosen areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

    “Last year’s recruitment fair in Manila alone was visited by about 1000 aspiring Juans. This year, we aim to make the fair even bigger by reaching out to more areas in the Philippines. We encourage everyone to take on the challenge to be part of the Philippines’ leading airline and contribute to bringing people together through safe, affordable, reliable and fun-filled air travel,” said Atty. JR Mantaring, CEB Vice President for Corporate Affairs.

    CEB will process the applications on the same day, between 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Acceptance of updated curriculum vitae (CV) with 2×2 photo will be until 1:00 P.M. only. Applicants must possess a dynamic personality, height of at least 5’3” for female, and 5’7” for male, weight that is proportional to height, clear complexion, good eyesight and a catchy smile, among others. Responsibilities include guaranteeing the safety of guests on board the aircraft, and ensuring that guests have a fun and pleasant flying experience.

    The detailed job descriptions and qualifications can also be found on www.cebupacificair.com or CEB’s page on jobstreet.com.ph.

    CEB currently offers flights to a total of 38 domestic and 30 international destinations, operating an extensive network across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA. Its 57-strong fleet is comprised of four Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, seven Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500, and two ATR 72-600 aircraft. Between 2017 and 2021, CEB expects delivery of one more brand-new Airbus A330, 32 Airbus A321neo, and 14 ATR 72-600 aircraft.

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  • Cebu Pacific carries 17.5 M passengers in 11 months

    Cebu Pacific carries 17.5 M passengers in 11 months

    The number of passengers carried by Cebu Pacific and subsidiary Cebgo rose five percent in the first 11 months of last year.

    Latest operating statistics data available showed the group served 17.48 million passengers in the 11-month period last year, up from the 16.68 million passengers carried in the same period in 2015.

    The group’s capacity was unchanged at 20.32 million as of end-November, while seat load factor climbed 3.9 percentage points to 86 percent last year from 82.1 percent in 2015.

    Despite the higher passenger volume for the January to November period, the group’s total number of flights declined slightly to 120,617 in the 11-month period from the previous year’s 121,009.

    For the month of November, the Cebu Pacific group had a total of 1.48 million passengers last year, an uptick of 1.2 percent from the 1.46 million passengers in 2015.

    Cebu Pacific group’s capacity declined to 1.70 million in November last year from 1.71 million a year earlier, while seat load factor went up to 87.1 percent last year from 85.7 percent in 2015.

  • Cebu Pacific looking to hire 300 cabin crew

    Cebu Pacific looking to hire 300 cabin crew

    Cebu Pacific, the country’s largest carrier, said Thursday it would recruit up to 300 new cabin crew as it expands its operations.

    Cebu Pacific will hold recruitment fairs in Manila, Tagbilaran, and Dumaguete this month to grow its workforce of 4,000, the airline said in a statement.

    Applicants should possess a “dynamic personality,” must be at least 5’3″ for women and 5’7″ for men, have clear complexion, a “catchy smile” and “weight that is proportional to height,” the airline said.

    The recruitment fairs will be held at the Cebu Pacific Building, Pasay City on January 14; La Residencia Almar Hotel, Rizal Blvd., Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental on January 28; and Metro Centre Hotel and Convention Center, C.P. Garcia Ave., Tagbilaran City, Bohol on January 29.

    Cebu Pacific’s net profit amounted to P7.1 billion in the January to September period of 2016 as passenger volume grew to 14.5 million in the nine-month period in 2016 from 13.7 million in 2015.

    Shares of the airline closed 0.11 percent lower to P92.90 on Thursday.

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  • Cebu Pacific boosts capacity for festive season

    Cebu Pacific boosts capacity for festive season

    Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330-300 aircraft in time for the festive peak season.

    The new twin-aisle jet was delivered on 14 December and has now entered service on the airline’s route between Manila and Hong Kong. This deployment has led to a 22% increase in terms of seat capacity on the popular route.

    As a low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific equips its A330s with 436 seats in an all-economy class layout. This gives it a greater capacity than some airlines’ A380s.

    Cebu Pacific is the largest Philippine carrier operating in Hong Kong, offering flights to Cebu, Clark and Iloilo, as well as Manila.

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  • Cebu Pacific receives new Airbus A330-300 aircraft

    Cebu Pacific receives new Airbus A330-300 aircraft

    The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific Air (CEB), has received a new Airbus A330-300 aircraft, creating more available seats in time for the holiday season.

    CEB will be utilising this aircraft for flights between Manila and Hong Kong from Tuesday, a move that will provide more than 9,800 available seats per week on this route.

    In a statement, CEB said this upgrade reflects a 22% increase compared to the number of seats offered in the previous periods, which allows the airline to maintain its position as the largest Philippine carrier operating the Philippines – Hong Kong market.
    “CEB also takes pride as the only Philippine carrier linking Hong Kong to other cities in the Philippines, such as Cebu, Clark and Iloilo,” said JR Mantaring, vice president for corporate affairs, CEB.

    With this easy connectivity to such hubs, CEB aims to strengthen economic trade and tourism from one of Asia’s largest financial centers to the Philippines.

    This new aircraft, configured with 436 all economy-class seats, will join CEB’s existing fleet of six A330s flying on long haul and selected regional and domestic routes.

    CEB continues to modernise its current 58-strong fleet of five Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, seven Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500, and two ATR 72-600 aircraft to further expand its route network and frequencies all over the world.

    Recently, the airline announced two new domestic routes from Manila to Masbate and Tablas. With these additions, CEB now offers flights to 38 domestic and 30 international destinations, spanning Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA.

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  • Cebu Pacific launches Cebu-Ormoc daily flights

    Cebu Pacific launches Cebu-Ormoc daily flights

    The long wait has been over for travelers from this northwestern part of Leyte going to Cebu, following the opening of daily flights.

    The 35-minute Cebu-Ormoc-Cebu flight had its inaugural flight on Saturday and carried 54 passengers from Ormoc City.

    ATR-72-500 aircraft of Cebu Pacific arrived in Ormoc at past 8 a.m. from Cebu on its initial trip carrying 31 passengers, including Ormoc Mayor Richard Gomez. Minutes later, it left for Cebu with 54 commuters.

    Cebu Pacific’s 72-seater plane serves daily flights with scheduled departure at 8:42 a.m.

    This development opens doors towards boosting the city’s economic endeavors and benefits its tourism industry. The city government has been very vocal of the mayor’s vision, making tourism as his priority.

    Gracing the opening program were city Vice Mayor Leo Carmelo Locsin Jr., Trina Dacuycuy of the Department of Tourism regional office, Cebu Pacific Vice President for Visayas Alex Reyes, and Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Eastern Visayas area manager Danilo Abareta.

    Abareta said the daily air trip from Ormoc to Cebu is a better and faster alternative.

    “The faster delivery of cargo will surely boost the economic activities of the city, including nearby towns,” he added.

    Abareta lauded the city council, which vowed to rehabilitate the road access going to the airport and improve the airport parking.

    The terminal building is likewise up for improvement for which he encouraged the authorities to expedite.

    Locsin, who read the message of Mayor Gomez, said “the city thanked Cebu Pacific for placing trust and confidence in the city wherein part of the vision is to promote tourism.”

    The city formed the Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (AvSegroup) for vital security at the airport.

    On its inaugural flight, Cebu Pacific offered promo fare at PHP599, inclusive with PHP500 terminal fee at Ormoc airport.

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  • Cebu Pacific adds Masbate, Tablas to route network

    Cebu Pacific adds Masbate, Tablas to route network

    Airliner Cebu Pacific (CEB) further builds its presence in the MIMAROPA and Bicol regions with the launch of two more routes.
    Starting February 15, 2017, CEB’s wholly owned subsidiary, Cebgo, will launch daily flights between Manila and Masbate; and four times weekly (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) between Manila and Tablas using the newly-acquired ATR 72-600 aircraft.

    The addition of these new routes will allow our passengers to easily visit these fast-rising areas in Luzon, both known for its white-sand beaches, waterfalls and diving spots.

    “We remain firm in bringing people together through safe, affordable, reliable, and fun-filled air travel. With these additional routes, travelers will now be able to visit these destinations faster while enjoying CEB’s trademark low fares. Rest assured, we will continue expanding our network to reach more passengers in and out the Philippines,” says Alexander Lao, Cebgo President and CEO.

    CEB holds an introductory P799 all-in seat sale for flights from both Masbate to Manila and Tablas to Manila from December 12-14, 2016, or until seats last. Travel period is from February 15, 2017 to March 31, 2017.

    Cargo services will also be made available in these areas together with passenger services, contributing to growth of the more than 2,000 accounts we currently hold.

    Guests may also download the Cebu Pacific official mobile app on the App Store and Google Play.

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  • Cebu Pacific looking into Hawaii, Melbourne flights

    Cebu Pacific looking into Hawaii, Melbourne flights

    Cebu Pacific may offer additional flights to Australia and the United States as part of efforts to expand its international network, its chief executive officer said.

    The Gokongwei-led carrier earlier said it expects its long-haul business to post a profit, driven by new flight services and increased frequencies in its existing international routes.

    “We are still considering… looking at Hawaii and Melbourne,” Cebu Air, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Lance Y. Gokongwei told reporters at the sidelines of a recent event when asked for the low-cost airline’s next planned long-haul route after its maiden Guam flight last March.

    Mr. Gokongwei, however, noted that there are “no firm dates” yet for the said flights.

    Cebu Air currently operates across 36 local and 30 international destinations with a fleet of 58 aircraft. It operates from six hubs: Manila, Cebu, Clark, Kalibo, Iloilo, and Davao.

    Asked whether Cebu Pacific would also consider mounting flights to Europe, Mr. Gokongwei: “I think we would consider it, but right now, we don’t have any immediate plans at this point but it’s something we should be considering as we get additional long-haul aircraft into the system.”

    “Frankly, I don’t see it happening from a Cebu Pacific perspective for 2 or 3 years,” he added.

    Mr. Gokongwei said Cebu Pacific expects to ferry 19 million passengers this year, a record passenger volume, driven by the airline’s low-cost long-haul services and increased frequencies in key domestic markets from 18.4 million passengers in 2015 and also up from the 16.9 million passengers flown in 2014.

    As of the nine months ended September, Cebu Pacific said passenger traffic was up 6% to 14.48 million, as capacity inched up by 0.4%.

    Cebu Air, operator of budget airline Cebu Pacific Air, saw its profit double in the first nine months of the year to P7.1 billion from P3.56 billion a year ago, led by strong passenger volume, higher ticket prices and lower fuel costs during the period, it told the stock exchange in its quarterly report.

    Demand remained strong during the nine-month period as Cebu Air reported its total revenue hit P46.69 billion, up 10.5%. Passenger revenue rose 10.1% to P35.36 billion while ancillary revenue — from non-ticket revenues such as baggage fees and onboard meals — was up 14.9% to P8.79 billion.

    Shares in Cebu Air closed at P97.80 apiece on Friday down P3.90 or 3.83% from its previous finish of P101.70.

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  • Cebu Pacific eyes new jets for possible US flights

    Cebu Pacific eyes new jets for possible US flights

    Cebu Pacific, the country’s largest carrier, said Wednesday it was considering acquiring wide-body jets for possible flights to the United States.

    While “no formal decisions” have been made, Cebu Pacific said studying the acquisition of new aircraft is part of its long-term planning.

    In a disclosure to the stock exchange, the company said it was “evaluating new generation wide body aircraft that would enable it to enter new markets such as the United States.”

    The clarification was issued after The Standard newspaper, quoting an aviation think-tank, said Cebu Pacific was planning to acquire new planes for trips to the US West Coast.

    Cebu Pacific currently flies to the US territory of Guam. It also operates long-haul flights to the Middle East and Australia.

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  • Cebu Pacific passenger volume jumps 5% in January-October

    Cebu Pacific passenger volume jumps 5% in January-October

    Cebu Air and its wholly owned subsidiary Cebgo, Inc. flew 5.1% more passengers in the first ten months of the year, as the budget carrier increased its load factor and added new planes.As of end-October, however, the tally showed passenger volume of 1.519 million, lower by 3% against the 1.566 million last year, amid lesser seat capacity, load factor and number of flights during the period.

    The group ferried a total of 15.996 million passengers from January to October from the 15.218 million recorded during the same period in 2015, according to the latest operating statistics uploaded on its Web site.

    Seat load factor in the 10 months to October stood at 85.9% compared to the 81.8% seen during the comparable period last year.

    Cebu Pacific mounted 110,467 flights from 111,091. The airline currently operates across 36 local and 30 international destinations with a fleet of 58 aircraft.

    Cebu Air President and Chief Executive Officer Lance Y. Gokongwei had said the budget carrier is seen flying 19 million passengers this year, a record passenger volume, driven by the airline’s low-cost, long-haul services and increased frequencies in key domestic markets from 18.4 million passengers in 2015 and also up from the 16.9 million passengers flown in 2014.

    The airline is targeting to ferry 20 million passengers next year, as the company expect the delivery of 48 additional planes in the next five years to 2021.

    Cebu Air, operator of budget airline Cebu Pacific Air, saw its profit double in the first nine months of the year to P7.1 billion from P3.56 billion a year ago, led by strong passenger volume, higher ticket prices and lower fuel costs during the period, it told the stock exchange in its quarterly report.

  • Government employees on official business to get Cebu Pacific discounts

    Government employees on official business to get Cebu Pacific discounts

    Government employees will get discounted fares from budget carrier Cebu Pacific starting January next year, following the signing of a Government Fare Agreement (GFA) on Monday.

    All government employees on official travel will be given discounts, with the processing fees waived.

    Government agencies across the Philippines will be able to tap into the discounted fares via the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement Service (PhilGEPS) of the Department of Budget and Management.

    “This is a huge step into our goal of getting the highest value for the hard earned money of our Filipino taxpayers. The DBM estimates savings for more than P1 billion in aggregate discounts and waived fees under the GFA,” Budget Secretary Benjamin M. Diokno said during the GFA signing in Pasay City.

    Cebu Pacific President and CEO Lance Gokongwei noted the agreement can foster financial and economic growth.

    “We are looking forward to flying more government employees as this will also cultivate financial and economic growth of the different regions and provinces in the Philippines,” he said.

    The airline offers flights to 36 domestic and 30 international destinations across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA.

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  • Cebu Pacific opens office in Seoul

    Cebu Pacific opens office in Seoul

    Local carrier Cebu Pacific opened Tuesday its regional office in South Korea as part of its regional promotion and expansion.

    In a statement, CEB said its office is located at 7th floor, Section B, Sesomunro 106, Jung-Gu, Seoul, Korea.

    CEB’s Korea branch office will provide tickets sales, reservations services and customer support. It will aid in boosting the airline’s promotion and marketing strategies in Korea.

    “CEB continuously looks for opportunities to expand services and target markets in the most convenient way. With the opening of CEB’s Korea branch office, we make ticket purchase and reservations more accessible to travelers while cultivating Cebu Pacific’s operations in the region. We remain committed to offering the most affordable air fares between the Philippines and Korea, and to contributing to the trade and tourism agendas of the communities we cater to,” said Michael Szucs, CEB Chief Executive Adviser.

    Currently, CEB operates daily to and from Incheon-Manila/Kalibo/Cebu, and twice weekly to and from Busan-Manila utilizing 180-seater Airbus A320 aircraft. The A320 is a proven and reliable aircraft with low operating costs, which means lower fares for our customers.

    CEB flew over 250,000 passengers between the Philippines and Korea from January and September 2016. Passengers from Korea can use CEB’s extensive network to visit the Philippines’ popular domestic destinations such as Boracay, Coron, Davao and Puerto Princesa via easy flight connections through Manila.

    CEB currently offers flights to a total of 36 domestic and 30 international destinations, operating an extensive network across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and USA. Its 57-strong fleet is comprised of six Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, six Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500, and one ATR 72-600 aircraft. Between 2016 and 2021, CEB expects delivery of 32 Airbus A321neo, two Airbus A330, and 15 ATR 72-600 aircraft