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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 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 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 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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  • Oppo Philippines launches concept store in Cebu

    Oppo Philippines launches concept store in Cebu

    Oppo Philippines has opened a concept store at Ayala Center Cebu.

    It is part of a nationwide expansion plan by the smartphone brand.

    “Cebu is a valuable market for Oppo… our selfie-centric smartphones are definitely relevant in the ninth city for most selfies in the world,” says Oppo Philippines PR manager Eason de Guzman.

    As well as the latest phone models, the Oppo concept stores carry accessories.

    On hand at the Ayala Center store’s opening was actor Rocco Nacino.

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  • Smart upgrades LTE in Cebu region

    Smart upgrades LTE in Cebu region

    The Philippines’ Smart Communications has completed an upgrade to its LTE and 3G networks in Cebu, the nation’s second largest urban hub.

    The upgrade has increased median download speeds of Smart’s LTE service in Cebu to 17.6Mbps, compared to the operator’s nationwide average of 11Mbps, Smart said.

    By the end of the year, Smart plans to roll out LTE in more than 25 areas in the Cebu province, including some of the province’s most popular tourist areas. Smart is meanwhile introducing LTE support for customers of its Sun Cellular brand, which has a plurality of its subscriber’s in Cebu.

    This will be accompanied by network expansions elsewhere. Smart has set a target of covering 70% of the Philippines’ population with LTE by the end of the year.

    “Smart is committed to bring LTE to more areas in the Philippines and to make it available to even more Filipinos. We are encouraging our customers to check their SIMs and upgrade them so they can fully enjoy our improved network,” commented Mario Tamayo, SVP for network planning and engineering at Smart and parent company PLDT.

    “We are also partnering with device vendors to make more LTE-capable handsets, especially those utilizing the 700 MHz frequency, available for those who already have LTE SIMs but may not have an LTE device just yet.”

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  • New Era Philippines opens second Cebu store

    New Era Philippines opens second Cebu store

    New Era Philippines has opened its second store in Cebu, the Queen City of the South.

    The global lifestyle brand, which is the official headwear of sporting organizations including the US NBA, Major League Baseball and the NFL, has opened at Ayala Center Cebu.

    “Cebu is one of the most exciting destinations in the country today. With its unique history, heritage, and culture, we saw that the Queen City of the South is the perfect location for New Era to expand as it reaches out to more Filipinos,” said Beatrice S Lim, New Era Philippines marketing director.

    “Aside from this, we are greatly encouraged by the reception of Cebuanos to our brand, thus we’re giving them a second store that they can visit.”

    The store is the brand’s ninth in the Philippines.

  • Cebu Pacific waives rebooking fees

    Cebu Pacific waives rebooking fees

    After serving more than 150 million passengers in over two decades, Cebu Pacific has decided to waive fees on rebooking or flight changes as part of its push to improve customer experience.

    Passengers who decide to change flight schedules within 24 hours from booking will no longer have to pay rebooking fees of as much as P2,800.

    In the past, passengers who make changes on their bookings were required to pay P1,500 for domestic flights, P2,300 for short-haul flight and P2,800 for long-haul international flights.

    For bookings that require changes in the flight sequence, penalty fees will also be waived.

    For example, if a passenger booked a Manila-Cebu flight, and then needs to change this to Cebu-Manila, the cancellation fee is waived.

    The same applies for Sum of Sectors (SOS) or  “Through Fare” bookings, which are basically two connecting flights treated as one.

    For instance, a passenger books a Virac-Manila-Cebu flight and needs to change this to Cebu-Manila-Virac, the cancellation fee is waived.

    Penalty fees will also be waived for direct flights changed to SOS booking and vice versa.

    While the rebooking and cancellation fees are waived, however, passengers who make such flight changes will still need to shoulder the fare difference.

    The waiver on the rebooking and cancellations fees is applicable across all booking channels of Cebu Pacific, whether through a travel agent, ticket office and call center.

    Ancillary services, such as seat selection, baggage allowance and preordered meals, are also fully transferrable to other guests and flights at no extra cost.

    “Rebooking and cancellation fees have been a key concern for passengers, especially those who have been able to avail themselves of low fares. This will benefit them as it truly makes flying with Cebu Pacific more affordable,” Cebu Pacific Vice President for Corporate Affairs Paterno S. Mantaring said.

    The airlines has also updated all its booking systems to make exemptions from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal Fee, or the International Passenger Service Charge (IPSC) applicable on bookings made via the Cebu Pacific mobile app and web site.

    The move is seen benefiting thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who book flights on Cebu
    Pacific to get to their job sites.

    Aside from OFWs, pilgrims with authorization from the Philippine Sports Commission and guests who have been issued an exemption certificate are also exempted from paying the IPSC, provided valid documents are presented.

    Cebu Pacific flew 10.1 million passengers in the first half of  2017.  Cebu Air Inc. saw its profits down in the first half of the year, as the rise in revenues failed to offset the spike in expenses.

    The company’s net income stood at P4.34 billion in the first six months of 2017, a 43.6-percent drop from P7.68 billion last year, as a result of slower revenue growth versus bigger expenses.

    In the same comparative periods, revenues increased by 7.7 percent to P35.66 billion, from P33.09 billion, fuelled by its passenger revenues of P26.62 billion.

    Expenses, on the other hand, rose 16.6 percent to P29 billion due to the rise in average jet-fuel prices in 2017, coupled with the weakening peso against the greenback.

    As of end-June, the Gokongwei-led airline operates a fleet of 61 planes, serving 66 domestic routes and 38 international routes from its hubs all over the Philippines.

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  • Cebu Pacific announces new routes, promo fares

    Cebu Pacific announces new routes, promo fares

    Budget carrier Cebu Pacific on Wednesday announced new domestic and international routes, in efforts to increase connectivity within the country and the region starting October.

    In an emailed statement, Cebu Pacific said it will start flying to and from Kalibo in Aklan and Clark in Pampanga.

    The thrice-a-week Kalibo-Clark flight will begin on October 30, 2017 with flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Meanwhile, the return Clark-Kalibo flight will start on October 31, 2017 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

    Cebu Pacific subsidiary CebGo will start Cagayan de Oro-Caticlan and Cagayan de Oro-Dumaguete routes on October 20, 2017.

    CebGo will also operate its first international route out of Zamboanga with flights going to Sandakan, Malaysia starting October 29, 2017.

    Flights will be available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

    “Sandakan has had centuries of trade and cultural linkage with the southern Philippines, and we are especially proud to put in place infrastructure to further enhance these ties,” CebGo president and CEO Alexander Lao said.

    “Now, the previous 14-hour travel by sea is cut down to just a 40-minute airplane ride,” he added.

    In line with the new routes, Cebu Pacific said it will offer an introductory all-in seat sale of P599 for all domestic trips until August 18, 2017, with a travel period starting October 20, 2017 to March 15, 2018.

    Flights from Zamboanga to Sandakan will also be on sale at P1,299 until August 21, 2017. The travel period will be from October 29, 2017 to December 31, 2017. 

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  • Cebu Pacific launches two new routes for Davao City

    Cebu Pacific launches two new routes for Davao City

    The Philippines has taken another step towards an integrated flight network with two new routes serving Davao City. Cebu Pacific is now running regular services from the Mindanaoan city to Dumaguete and Tacloban.

    The airline’s subsidiary Cebgo will fly on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to and from Dumaguete, and on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Saturday to and from Tacloban.

    The fare from Davao to Dumaguete is pegged at 2,590 pesos and and at 2,142 for Davao to Tacloban.

    Airline spokeswoman Charo Logarta Lagamon said: “Cebu Pacific remains bullish over prospects in Mindanao.

    “We remain optimistic that new routes would benefit not only Davaoeños, but Mindanaoans in general, in terms of strengthening family and cultural ties, fostering domestic tourism and education exchange, and helping harness trade and business opportunities.

    “Our new intra-island routes provide Mindanaoans convenient air connections; and support the government’s push for more infrastructure investments in Mindanao.”

    Ping Remollo, the Mayor of Dumaguete, said: “My hats off to Cebu Pacific for being the pioneer in Dumaguete; for coming in during the time when no other airline would fly to what was considered then a missionary route.

    “The new Davao-Dumaguete route will usher in more flights and improve connectivity. It will increase economic development, extending beyond Negros Oriental to nearby Siquijor; and link Davaoeños and Dumagueteños closer.

    “The Dumaguete City Council will work with our Davao counterpart to forge a partnership between our cities for tourism development.”

    Davao City councillor Danilo Dayanghirang, representing Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio at the launch, said: “The Philippines is becoming smaller because of Cebu Pacific.

    “We look forward to more flights between cities around the country as we move towards a stronger Philippines.”

    Mrs Lagamon said the new routes would also boost trade and industry in the south. “Additional routes also expand our cargo service capability,” she said.

    “This will mean faster and more efficient means for traders, exporters and entrepreneurs to move their products and raw materials; or for our overseas Filipinos to be able to send their packages back home easier.

    “We are optimistic that the overall improvement in our cargo logistics network in Mindanao will boost the local economy.”

    The new Davao routes join existing Cebu Pacific services to Cebu, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Zamboanga and Manila — the last of which is now served by four daily flights.

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  • Cebu Pacific to start daily flights to Sydney on Dec. 1

    Cebu Pacific to start daily flights to Sydney on Dec. 1

    Cebu Pacific Air, the country’s biggest budget airline, will start daily flights between Manila and Sydney in Australia on Dec. 1 this year. The carrier said it was increasing frequencies given robust demand on its current five weekly flights.

    “Cebu Pacific continues to remain bullish over prospects in the Australia market,” Candice Iyog, vice president for marketing and distribution of Cebu Pacific, said in a statement.

    “The additional frequency between Manila and Australia reflects our commitment to reinforce the Cebu Pacific effect across one of our strongest international markets. We want to continue to offer our year-round low-fares that are affordable, accessible and available to a greater number of travelers,” she added.

    Cebu Pacific is already the biggest air carrier operating between Manila and Sydney. It bested two other rivals in the first quarter of 2017.

    Citing data from Australia’s Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE), Cebu Pacific said it had a market share of 42 percent and continued to see gains in passenger volume. During this period, it carried 43,512 passengers, up 16 percent.

    The same report noted that overall passenger traffic between Manila and Sydney had gone up 7 percent year-on-year.

    Cebu Pacific noted that its load factor, a measure of flight utilization, in this route stood at 78 percent during the first three months of the year.

    Cebu Pacific said it was also a leading player in the Manila-Sydney airline cargo service.

    The airline flew 1,131 tons of cargo between Manila and Sydney in the first three months of 2017, about 49 percent of the total 2,325 tons carried by the three carriers.

    Cebu Pacific already offers the most number of seats between Manila and Sydney, covering close to 40 percent of the route’s total capacity.

     

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  • Cebu Pacific sees strong demand for Japan flights

    Cebu Pacific sees strong demand for Japan flights

    Cebu Pacific Vice-President for Corporate Affairs Paterno S. Mantaring, Jr. said there is strong demand to operate the Manila-Haneda flight given the proximity of the airport to Tokyo, compared to Narita airport.

    “We want to expand our operations to Japan and we want to operate to Haneda but right now we can’t get any allocation entitlements from the government,” Mr. Mantaring told reporters in a recent media briefing.

    “We’re asking for holding of air talks between the Republic of the Philippines and Japan so that we can add entitlements,” he added.

    The Gokongwei-led airline has been asking for air talks between the two countries since two years ago, and recently renewed its request during the latest air panel meeting.

    “We’re waiting for the government of Japan to respond to that request… hopefully in the coming months,” Mr. Mantaring said.

    Currently, Cebu Pacific — which has 400 flight entitlements between Manila and Tokyo — offers flights to Tokyo via Narita as well as services to Fukuoka, Nagoya and Osaka in Japan.

    Among the domestic airlines, only Philippine Airlines offer direct flights to Haneda.

    “I think there is demand [for the Manila-Haneda flights]. It’s near the city so it’s easier for the traveling public, unlike Narita [Airport] which is 60-70 kilometers (kms.) away from the city,” Mr. Mantaring said.

    Haneda Airport is the closest airport to Tokyo City, with a distance of only around 15 kms.

    Last year, Japanese tourists were the top four market for the Philippines recording 535,238 arrivals, next only to Korea (1.48 million), United States (869,463) and China (675,663).

    Aside from Japan, Cebu Pacific earlier said it is also interested to increase the frequency of its Manila and Sydney flights, noting sustained demand for this route.

    Cebu Pacific offers flights to over 60 destinations including Dubai, Tokyo, Beijing, Bali and Australia, among others.

    The Gokongwei airline is targeting to ferry 20 million passengers this year. In 2016, it carried 19.1 million passengers, up 4% from the 18.4 million passengers flown in 2015. On average, Cebu Pacific flights were 86% full during the year.

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  • Cebu Pacific resumes Cebu-Ormoc regular flights

    Cebu Pacific resumes Cebu-Ormoc regular flights

    Cebu Pacific has resumed its regular flights between Cebu and Ormoc after the Ormoc Airport passed a risk assessment by aviation authorities.

    “Cebu Pacific Air, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Cebgo, resumes regular flights to and from Ormoc City, starting July 14, 2017. Cebgo flies daily between Cebu and Ormoc, with the Cebu-Ormoc flight departing at 6:35am; and the return flight leaving Ormoc at 7:40am,” the airline posted on its website on Friday.

    The risk assessment was performed in cooperation with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAP), after the 6.5-magnitude quake rocked Leyte last July 6.

    Passengers booked on cancelled Cebgo flights from July 6 to 13 may rebook their flights free of charge, the company said.

    Operations at the Ormoc Airport returned to normal two days after the quake. Cebu Pacific, however, said it had to perform its own risk assessment to ensure operational requirements would be met.

  • Cebu Pacific seeks to increase Manila-Sydney flight frequency

    Cebu Pacific seeks to increase Manila-Sydney flight frequency

    Cebu Pacific (CEB), the only low-cost carrier servicing Manila and Sydney in Australia, has captured the largest market share for both passenger and cargo services on the route as of April 2017 and wants to increase its flight frequencies to this destination.

    Data from Australia’s Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) showed that CEB flew 16,441 passengers in April alone, representing 41.8% of the total market share for the Manila-Sydney route, the highest among the three carriers flying this route.

    This brings the total number of passengers flown by CEB to 59,953 – representing 41.7% market share. Its closest competitor, on the other hand, captured 33.5% market share. Load factor for CEB for the Manila-Sydney route was at an average 80% for the first four months of 2017.

    Year-on-year, total passenger volume for the first four months of 2017 of all three carriers plying the Manila-Sydney route reached 143,765, up 12% versus the 128,352 passengers flown in the same period in 2016.

    For cargo service between Manila and Sydney, CEB captured 43.8% market share of the total 789 tons carried in April 2017. From January to April 2017, CEB had 47.4% market share of the total 3,114 tons of cargo carried for that route. The total cargo volume for the first four months of 2017, however, is 30.6% lower than the 2,128 tons carried in the comparable period last year.

    “Since opening the Sydney route in 2014, we have contributed to the growth of trade and tourism between the Philippines and Australia, through year-round low fares. Today, Sydney is one of our top international routes and bodes well for our future expansion plans in the Australian market,” according to Atty. JR Mantaring, Vice President for Corporate Affairs of Cebu Pacific.

    Cebu Pacific currently offers the most number of seats between Manila and Sydney, operating up to five weekly nonstop services between Sydney and Manila, departing every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from Sydney at 11:35 a.m. and arriving Manila at 5:50 p.m.

    The flights from Manila to Sydney, on the other hand, depart at 12:05 a.m. and arrive Sydney at 10:05 a.m.

    Recently, the airline expressed interest to increase frequency between Manila and Sydney, noting strong demand for this route.

    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. It also offers flights to over 60 destinations including Dubai, Tokyo, Beijing, Bali and Sydney.

    CEB’s 61-strong fleet, comprised of 4 Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320, 8 Airbus A330, 8 ATR-72 500 and 5 ATR 72-600 aircraft, is one of the most modern aircraft fleets in the world. Between 2017 and 2022, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 7 Airbus A321ceo, 32 Airbus A321neo, and 11 ATR 72-600 aircraft.

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