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  • Cebu Pacific Celebrates Dinagyang with Fiesta Fun Fest

    Cebu Pacific Celebrates Dinagyang with Fiesta Fun Fest

    Festivals are much a part of the Filipino culture as its distinct cuisines and hospitality. Filipino festivals across cities are vastly different; with different practices and tributes but still tied to an undeniable sense of Filipino community and camaraderie.

    For 2020, Cebu Pacific launches the Fiesta Fun Fest, a global campaign that will highlight the country’s top festivals that have marked the Philippines as a tourism destination among locals and foreigners alike.

    Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival is the second stop of the Cebu Pacific Fiesta Fun Fest campaign, following the kickoff activity during the Sinulog Festival in Cebu early this year. In the true spirit of dagyang, Cebu Pacific will be having on-ground booths filled with fun games and prizes. Around 100 Grab cars will also bear the Cebu Pacific brand and its corresponding direct Iloilo routes to highlight the merits of travel, whether by land or air, especially during grand gatherings such as Dinagyang.

    To make this year’s Dinagyang Festival even more fun, Cebu Pacific will be holding a special sale for all routes in and out of its hub in Iloilo. For as low as PHP99, fly direct between Iloilo and Cebu, Clark, Puerto Princesa, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, General Santos and Manila; from Iloilo to Singapore, and vice versa for as low as PHP2016; and Iloilo to Hong Kong for as low as PHP499.

    Iloilo serves as the primary hub of Cebu Pacific in Western Visayas, with nine direct domestic and international routes and 172 flights weekly, catering to a growing number of travelers in the region. Cebu Pacific has maintained its leadership in the Iloilo market, with 54% capacity share.

    Watch out for the next stop of the Cebu Pacific Fiesta Fun Fest! Visit the official Cebu Pacific social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more details.

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  • Cebu Pacific announces seat sale

    Cebu Pacific announces seat sale

    Filipinos and residents in the UAE can get a chance to enjoy the most exciting festivities in the Philippines as Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ largest national carrier, offers flights from Dubai to Manila for as low as Dh395 ($107.5) base fare.

    The Philippines is known for its stunning beaches some of which are recognized as one of the best in the world. But aside from its magnificent coastlines, the country is also a home to some of the best festivals you’ll ever get to see.

    Cebu Pacific celebrates the success of their hometown’s Sinulog Festival with these Festivals of Fun seat sale! Catch the remaining festivals of the Philippines this year by starting with Panagbenga aka annual flower festival in February.

    In addition, Cebu Pacific has the widest network in the Philippines—connecting travelers from the UAE to 37 local destinations and 25 international destinations with over 120 routes.

    The sale will be from January 20 to 23 and will cover the travel period from February 1 to June 30, which means a chance to experience as many festivals in the country as one can.

    Book now through www.cebupacificair.com or the mobile app, available both in Google Play and App Store. Those who prefer to pay in cash may pay over the counter at any branch of Al-Ansari Exchange, UAE Exchange and Al Rais Travels located across the country, within 24 hours of making a booking online.

  • Cebu Pacific announces its $139 fares for Chinese New Year

    Cebu Pacific announces its $139 fares for Chinese New Year

    If the Philippines has been on your mind for a little while, then Cebu Pacific has got the flights for you. In celebration of the Chinese New Year 2020, airfares to the Philippines have been reduced to a price you’re going to love.

    This sale is short and sweet, take off from Melbourne to Manila from $139 or Sydney to Manila from $159 one way. That totals a round trip from $278 return, not bad if you ask us.

    Before you book, we suggest checking Skyscanner to make sure you’re getting the best possible price for your Philippines escape.

    You will be able to end 2020 with a bang, the travel dates run between 1 July to 31 December 2020 (and what a way to bring in the new year).

    If you’re stuck on itinerary, we’ve got you sorted. Whatever your idea of a holiday is, there’s something for everyone with visits to Boracay Island, the Chocolate Hills or the majestic Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.

    This one really isn’t around for long, the sale ends 17 January 2020 unless sold out prior.

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  • Cebu Pacific working to gradually resume flights

    Cebu Pacific working to gradually resume flights

    Budget carrier Cebu Pacific is working to gradually resume flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) starting 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.

    “Following the effects of ashfall, Cebu Pacific is working towards the gradual resumption of flights at NAIA beginning 11 a.m. today, January 13,” it said in an advisory.

    “We are conducting maintenance checks on all aircraft prior to restarting flights to ensure safety,” the airline added.

    Flights arriving at the NAIA were suspended from 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 12, while flights departing NAIA were suspended from 6:22 p.m. the same day.

    The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) have yet to make any announcement on the resumption of operations.

    The MIAA and the CAAP were still assessing the situation on Monday morning, according to an advisory issued by the MIAA.

    “The resumption of flight operations depend on the state of ash clouds within the NAIA aerodrome as well as the ash fall along the runways and taxiways,” the MIAA said.

    “Airplanes will be allowed to land and take-off only when the airspace and runways are clear of volcanic debris. As soon as ash stops falling from the sky, the ash fall will have to be washed off the runways and taxiways before flights are allowed to resume,” it added.

    The MIAA advised passengers to check with their airline companies first on the status of their flights before proceeding to NAIA.

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  • Cebu Pacific kicks off new year with weekend seat sale

    Cebu Pacific kicks off new year with weekend seat sale

    Start the new year right by jetting off to Clark, an underrated destination in the Philippines with Cebu Pacific’s first seat sale of the year. From 10 January 2020 till 14 January 2020, all flights to the destination are on sale from as low as SGD 90 (USD 66.55), with a travel period from 1 February 2020 to 30 June 2020.

    With exciting seat sales lined up throughout the year, the carrier aims to make travel more convenient and affordable, allowing Singaporeans to enjoy quick getaways and explore new and unique destinations in the Philippines.

    Located in the heart of the Philippine’s Central Luzon region, Clark is a hidden gem that offers visitors a unique fusion of urban and cultural experiences. From teeing off on a world-class championship golf course at the Mimosa and Fontana Resort and Country Clubs, to relaxing in the thermal springs of Mount Pinatubo at Puning Hot Spring, it is just four hours away from Singapore with Cebu Pacific.

  • Airlines Cebu Pacific becomes latest IATA member

    Airlines Cebu Pacific becomes latest IATA member

    Philippines low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has joined IATA, becoming the second carrier from the country to be part of the trade association.

    Cebu Pacific says IATA membership will help it “gain access to expertise and learnings” about best practices and innovation.

    Conrad Clifford (left), IATA regional vice president for Asia-Pacific presents the IATA Certificate of Membership to Cebu Pacific president and CEO Lance Gokongwei.

    Cebu Pacific chief Lance Gokongwei adds: “Moreover, we will also be able to share our own operational experience and contribute to further developing the airline industry as a whole.”

    IATA says the low-cost carrier has achieved full compliance with its’ Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), which assesses a carrier’s operational management and control systems.

    Cebu Pacific currently flies 121 routes, with more than 2,600 weekly flights. Cirium fleets data indicates the carrier operates 54 aircraft, including a mix of A320 family jets and A330s, and has 44 aircraft on orders.

    Cebu Pacific joins a growing number of low-cost carriers added to the IATA fold. In November, Indian carrier IndiGo joined the association.

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  • Philippines’ Cebu Pacific stops flights to Siem Reap

    Philippines’ Cebu Pacific stops flights to Siem Reap

    Budget carrier Cebu Pacific has stopped its flights to and from Siem Reap, leaving only one Philippine carrier servicing the Cambodia-Philippines air route.

    Difficulties in turning out a profit was the main reason for Cebu Pacific’s departure from the Kingdom, according to Philippine media reports last week. Cebu Pacific ended its Siem Reap flights yesterday.

    Cebu Pacific spokesperson Charo Logarta-Lagamon was quoted as saying by Philippine Star that “route viability became a concern” for its Siem Reap service.

    The reports confirmed rumors that have been circulating as far as back last year that the Gokongwei-owned airline was contemplating such a move.

    The difficulties faced by Cebu Pacific were also a topic of discussion among Filipinos who attended the 3rd Cambodia Travel Mart.

    Then last week, Dirk Salcedo, an aviation blogger based out of the Philippines, reported that closure of the route was imminent, citing its online booking platform and data from FlightRadar24.com that show no Cebu Pacific flights beyond Dec 7.

    The news saddened many Filipinos in Cambodia. The Kingdom is host to more than 6,000 Filipino nationals.

    Cebu Pacific started flying to Siem Reap in 2012 amidst a growing number of Filipinos visiting Angkor Wat, the Kingdom’s leading tourist destination.

    The thousands of Filipinos working and residing in Cambodia also factored in Cebu Pacific’s decision to establish a direct flight to Siem Reap, becoming the first such carrier from the Philippines to do so.

    Since then, the airline has been flying three times a week from Manila to Siem Reap and vice versa using an Airbus A-320 aircraft.

    Cebu Pacific’s decision to close the Siem Reap route means that Philippine Airlines (PAL) will be the sole Philippine carrier with direct flight to Cambodia.  PAL re-opened the Phnom Penh-Manila air route last year and now flies five times a week to Cambodia.

    A few other Philippine carriers like Royal Air Philippines operate charter flights servicing the Cambodia route.

    The Siem Reap service was not the sole casualty of Cebu Pacific’s decision to focus on more profitable air routes. The budget airline also ended its flights to Guam, a United States territory in the Western Pacific.

  • Cebu Pacific announces Chinese New Year seat sale

    Cebu Pacific announces Chinese New Year seat sale

    Cebu Pacific is offering promotional fares for the Chinese New Year, the airline said Sunday.

    The country’s largest carrier is offering P99 base fare for flights originating from Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Clark, and Davao, while passengers can book a Manila to Kota Kinabalu flight for as low as P149.

    For the complete list of promotional fares, click here.

    Promotional fares are available from Dec. 14 to 16. Travel period for domestic flights is from January 15 to March 31, 2020, while travel period for international flights is from January 1 to March 31.

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  • Cebu Pacific offers discounted fares for some local

    Cebu Pacific offers discounted fares for some local

    Cebu Pacific is offering fares as low as P99 for local flights originating from Cagayan de Oro, Cebu and Clark, the airline announced Saturday.

    The so-called seat sale for domestic flights begins Saturday, Nov. 23, and runs until Monday, Nov. 25, with travel period between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2020.

    For international flights, the promo ends on Wednesday, Nov. 27., for travel between Dec. 10, 2019, and May 31 next year.

    The P99 price point is offered for flights departing Cebu for cities such as Bacolod, Boracay (Caticlan), Cagayan De Oro, Clark, Coron (Busunaga), Davao, General Santos, Iloilo, and Puerto Princesa, and more.

    The cheapest flights coming from Manila are P499 heading to Bacolod or Iloilo.

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  • Cebu Pacific cut flight delays in October

    Cebu Pacific cut flight delays in October

    Budget airline Cebu Pacific recorded minimal flight delays in October as on-time performance went up.

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said on Monday that Cebu Pacific posted an on-time performance of almost 85 percent last month, better than the 80.66 percent in September.

    A flight is considered on time if it leaves within 15 minutes of the scheduled departure.

    “The improved OTP is a result of the close cooperation and coordination with concerned government agencies to minimize delays across our network,” Michael Ivan Shau, Cebu Pacific chief operations officer, said in the statement.

    Earlier, flag carrier Philippine Airlines said on-time performance in the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia), the country’s busiest gateway, hit 92 percent for the month of October.

    The DOTr noted in the statement that improved efficiency followed the signing in June of a commitment to decongest Naia and support the development of other gateways, including the Sangley Airport in Cavite.

    “I am happy that months after we signed the pledge of commitment, we continue to see improvements in OTP across the industry. I hope these efforts are sustained to make air travel in the Philippines more efficient and comfortable,” Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said in the statement.

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  • Cebu Pacific, AirAsia launch new domestic routes

    Cebu Pacific, AirAsia launch new domestic routes

    Low-Cost carriers Cebu Pacific and Philippines AirAsia, Inc. started operating new domestic flights. The Gokongwei-led Cebu Pacific launched a direct flight between Cebu and Busuanga, which is the gateway to Coron, Palawan. The operation of the Cebu-Busuanga flights is being carried out by Cebu Pacific’s wholly owned subsidiary Cebgo.

    “The first flight departs Cebu at 7:25 a.m., and arrives in Francisco B. Reyes Airport at 9:00 a.m.; while its return flight leaves Busuanga at 9:20 a.m. and arrives in Cebu at 11:00 a.m.,” Cebu Pacific said in a statement on Monday.

    “The second flight leaves Cebu at 10:25 a.m., and lands in Busuanga at 12:05 p.m.; while its turnaround flight departs at 12:25 p.m. and arrives at 2:10 p.m.,” it added.

    Apart from the new Cebu-Busuanga route, Cebu Pacific, along with Cebgo, flies to 37 domestic and 27 international destinations

    Meanwhile, Philippines AirAsia started offering its thrice-daily service between Manila and Bacolod on Monday.

    For the Manila-Bacolod route, the first 80-minute flight will depart Ninoy Aquino International Airport at 8:20 a.m., and the last one will depart Bacolod at 9:30 p.m.

    “We are excited to celebrate this milestone and to paint the Negros Island skies red. AirAsia’s presence in the region will make air travel more affordable not just for Negrenses but for everyone who wants to explore this part of the country,” AirAsia Philippines Chief Executive Officer Ricardo P. Isla said during the inaugural ceremony at the Bacolod-Silay International Airport on Monday morning.

    Bacolod is the 11th domestic destination that AirAsia Philippines operates out of Manila. Overall, the carrier has more than 500 domestic and international flights weekly coming from its hubs in Manila, Clark, Cebu and Kalibo.

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  • Cebu Pacific, AirAsia launch new domestic routes

    Cebu Pacific, AirAsia launch new domestic routes

    Low-cost carriers Cebu Pacific and Philippines AirAsia, Inc. started operating new domestic flights.

    The Gokongwei-led Cebu Pacific launched a direct flight between Cebu and Busuanga, which is the gateway to Coron, Palawan.

    The operation of the Cebu-Busuanga flights is being carried out by Cebu Pacific’s wholly-owned subsidiary Cebgo.

    “The first flight departs Cebu at 7:25 a.m., and arrives in Francisco B. Reyes Airport at 9:00 a.m.; while its return flight leaves Busuanga at 9:20 a.m. and arrives in Cebu at 11:00 a.m.,” Cebu Pacific said in a statement on Monday.

    “The second flight leaves Cebu at 10:25 a.m., and lands in Busuanga at 12:05 p.m.; while its turnaround flight departs at 12:25 p.m. and arrives at 2:10 p.m.,” it added.

    Apart from the new Cebu-Busuanga route, Cebu Pacific, along with Cebgo, flies to 37 domestic and 27 international destinations.

    Meanwhile, Philippines AirAsia started offering its thrice-daily service between Manila and Bacolod on Monday.

    For the Manila-Bacolod route, the first 80-minute flight will depart Ninoy Aquino International Airport at 8:20 a.m., and the last one will depart Bacolod at 9:30 p.m.

    “We are excited to celebrate this milestone and to paint the Negros Island skies red. AirAsia’s presence in the region will make air travel more affordable not just for Negrenses but for everyone who wants to explore this part of the country,” AirAsia Philippines Chief Executive Officer Ricardo P. Isla said during the inaugural ceremony at the Bacolod-Silay International Airport on Monday morning.

    Bacolod is the 11th domestic destination that AirAsia Philippines operates out of Manila. Overall, the carrier has more than 500 domestic and international flights weekly coming from its hubs in Manila, Clark, Cebu and Kalibo.

  • Cebu Pacific sees Sangley Airport as its cargo fleet hub

    Cebu Pacific sees Sangley Airport as its cargo fleet hub

    Cebu Pacific intends to make the newly constructed Sangley Airport in Cavite the hub of its cargo aircraft fleet, an official of the budget carrier said Tuesday.

    “This will become the hub and base for our two turboprop freighters that we will have in our fleet,” Cebu Pacific vice president for Cargo Division and Cebgo president Alex Reyes told reporters during the airport operations dry run.

    In June, airlines agreed to use Sangley Airport for general aviation, freight turboprop operations, and commercial turboprop operations.

    “Ang commitment po namin sa gobyerno is we will operate both our cargo freighters here in Sangley,” Reyes said.

    Cebu Pacific earlier said it was looking at increasing the contribution of its cargo business to the company’s overall top line, banking on the country’s growing logistics sector.

    In 2018, Cebu Pacific tapped Swiss IPR Conversions Ltd. to convert two of its ATR 72-500 passenger aircraft into cargo planes as demand for air cargo transport is expected to rise with a growing e-commerce sector.

    During the operations dry run, Cebu Pacific’s air freighter landed in Sangley Airport.

    “We will receive our second turboprop in the first quarter of 2020,” Reyes said.

    “Plano po namin is initially we will fly domestically. So marami pong cities that we would want to link with, from Sangley to Visayas and Mindanao for regular cargo operations back and forth,” he said, noting that Cebu Pacific will eventually fly its cargo fleet to international destinations.

    The Department of Transportation has decided to take over the construction of Sangley Airport in response to President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to develop the airport in Cavite by November to decongest the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

    The government tapped Unimaster Conglomeration Inc. as a contractor for the project, valued at P486.028 million.

    Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said the airport will be inaugurated in seven days, particularly as general aviation and freight operations hub.

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  • Cebu Pacific to launch direct flights between Puerto Princesa and Hong Kong

    Cebu Pacific to launch direct flights between Puerto Princesa and Hong Kong

    Budget Carrier Cebu Pacific on Wednesday said it will launch in November direct flights between Puerto Princesa, Palawan and Hong Kong “to better connect the province to a wider market for tourists through a key international hub.”

    “Cebu Pacific will be the first airline to fly direct between Puerto Princesa, Palawan, and Hong Kong, one of the largest global aviation hubs. The maiden Puerto Princesa-Hong Kong flight will be on November 17, 2019,” the low-cost carrier said in a statement.

    Flights between Palawan and Hong Kong operate four times a week.

    “Flight 5J 5306 departs Puerto Princesa at 3:35pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; and at 4:05pm on Saturdays. The return flight, 5J 5307 departs Hong Kong at 7:30pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays; and at 8:00pm on Saturdays,” it said.

    Cebu Pacific will also be launching its Clark-Puerto Pincesa flight on the same day.

    “Together, these two new routes increase capacity to Puerto Princesa by 7%,” it said.

    Also on Wednesday, the budget carrier introduced its “CEB Flexi,” a flight add-on that allows travelers to rebook their flights “up to two times.”

    “Available starting October 22, 2019, CEB Flexi gives CEB passengers the freedom to rebook flights until two hours before departure,” it said.

    The low-cost carrier said CEB Flexi is 60% cheaper compared to current booking fees.

    “CEB Flexi is priced at P499 for domestic flights, P799 for international short-haul flights, and P1,099 for international long-haul flights. Along with the roll-out of CEB Flexi, all new flights booked starting October 22, 2019 will be non-refundable,” it said.

    This add-on can be purchased during booking through the airline’s website or its mobile app.

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  • Cebu Pacific to launch Clark-Guangzhou flights

    Cebu Pacific to launch Clark-Guangzhou flights

    Cebu Pacific said it is set to launch in November direct flights between Clark in Pampanga and Guangzhou, China amid increasing demand for leisure and business travel.

    “Cebu Pacific will launch next month direct flights between the Clark International Airport and Guangzhou, China, becoming the first Philippine carrier to link the two cities,” the low-cost carrier said in a statement on Saturday.

    Flights between Clark and Guangzhou will be operating four times a week beginning Nov. 11: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

    “The flight departs Clark at 11:35pm; while the return flight departs at 3:15am of the next day,” it said.

    Cebu Pacific said the new route will cater to “increasing demand for leisure and business travel” and it will “further enhance the potential for investments in the special economic zones in Central Luzon, including the 9,450-hectare New Clark City.”

    It noted that the Clark International Airport is within proximity to Manila-Clark passenger railway connecting Manila to Clark and a cargo railway connecting Subic to Clark, which are both expected to be operational by 2022.

    “With direct air service between Clark and Guangzhou, it will be easier for entrepreneurs and businessmen in the e-commerce space to meet up with suppliers, Cebu Pacific Vice-President for Commercial Alex B. Reyes was quoted as saying in the statement.

    Guangzhou, one of China’s nine National Central Cities, is a wholesalers’ “haven for retail and popular consumer goods,” the budget carrier noted.

    The low-cost airline currently flies 27 times weekly between the Philippines and mainland China, with direct flights between Shanghai, Manila and Cebu; as well as Manila and Beijing, Guangzhou, Xiamen and Shenzhen.

    Cebu Pacific operator Cebu Air, Inc. recorded a 116% growth in its net income in the first half to P7.14 billion, driven by its increased passenger volume and higher average fares.

    Shares in Cebu Air went up 20 centavos or 0.22% to close at P92.20 apiece on Friday.