The Philippines’ leading carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) underscores inter-island flights from Iloilo as the most convenient way to travel around the Philippines.
CEB currently operates a six times daily Airbus service from Iloilo to Manila, a thrice daily ATR 72-500 service from Iloilo to Cebu, and a daily ATR 72-500 service from Iloilo to Davao. This gives passengers from Iloilo a lot of air travel options.
The lowest possible year-round ‘Go Lite’ fare for the Iloilo-Manila route is P1,088. For those going to Cebu and Davao, they can avail of the lowest possible year-round ‘Go Lite’ fare of P788 and P1,288, respectively.
Passengers with check-in luggage will just add P100 upon booking.
“CEB is a great airline alternative to the growing Business Process Outsourcing or BPO industry in Iloilo. With our trademark low fares and extensive domestic and international network, groups can travel with utmost convenience and least expense,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.
“Our Iloilo network to Manila, Cebu and Davao highlights great inter-island travel potential in the area. We encourage passengers to book early to avail of our low fares, and to check-in at the airport early during peak travel periods,” she added.
Passengers can call CEB reservations hotlines (02)7020-888 or (032) 230-8888, check www.cebupacificair.com or visit nearest travel agents. Those without credit cards can still book online and pay via CEB partner banks (Bancnet, Megalink, Metrobank, Robinsons Savings Bank and Banco de Oro).
Gokongwei-owned CEB flies to 32 domestic and 14 international destinations, using one of the youngest fleets of aircraft in Asia. Since its inception in 1996, it has flown over 36 million passengers, making it the third largest low-cost carrier in Asia.
Asia’s third-largest low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) underscores its thrice weekly frequency from Osaka as the most convenient way to travel to Manila, especially for business and leisure travelers looking for great value fares.
CEB currently operates a Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday Airbus service from Osaka to Manila, leaving Osaka at 7:20pm and the return flight departing Manila at 2pm. The lowest possible year-round fare for the Osaka-Manila route is JPY 12,299.
From Manila, CEB’s network connects to the airline’s 32 Philippine destinations, including the metropolitan cities of Cebu and Davao, and major tourist beach destinations like Boracay (Kalibo), Palawan (Puerto Princesa) and Bohol (Tagbilaran).
“With the economy today, we see most business and leisure travelers’ need for more great value products. CEB is a high-quality low-cost carrier that can bring passengers to the Philippines with the utmost convenience and ease, for the least expensive fare,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.
“CEB also flies to key ASEAN destinations such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, among others. This way, Osaka passengers can proceed to onward international destinations after Manila on the lowest fare alternative available,” she added.
Iyog said passengers who wish to book flights can do so via www.cebupacificair.com or Air System Inc. (with telephone number 06-6265-2535) in Hommachi Hua Tong Bldg., 5F 5-16, 4-chome, Hommachi chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0053 Japan.
High-quality low-cost carrier CEB is the Philippine’s leading airline, with the country’s youngest aircraft fleet, composed of 21 Airbus A320 and 8 ATR72-500 aircraft. It flies to 13 other international destinations, namely: Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Incheon, Busan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh, Jakarta and Bangkok.
Valid for round trip travel on Economy Fiesta class
No minimum stay requirement. Maximum of 2 months stay
Confirmed reservations are required for all sectors
Extension of ticket validity is not permitted
Any change is permitted at a charge of USD 50 per transaction. For any change that requires ticket re-issuance, charge additional USD 25. No Show fee is USD 75 or half of the roundtrip fare whichever is lower
Child/infant discount Accompanied Child 2-11 years old -75% of the fare Unaccompanied Child 8-11 years old - 100% of the fare Infant under two years old with a seat - 75% of the fare Infant Under two years old without a seat - 10% of the fare
The Philippines’ leading carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) offers a special ‘Go Lite’ P1,899 seat sale specifically for affected passengers of other airlines with disrupted January flights.
CEB’s seat sale period is from December 18-23, 2009, for travel this January 7 to March 15, 2010. Passengers have to provide their record locator with other airlines when purchasing their ticket. Those with check-in luggage will just add P100 upon booking.
CEB operates a daily Airbus service until January 10, 2010, and a six times weekly service (except Tuesday) starting January 11, 2010.
The flight leaves Clark at 7:15am and the return flight departs Hong Kong at 9:55am.
“This special seat sale is a fitting recovery option for affected passengers on other airlines who wish to pursue their Hong Kong travel plans. We are increasing the number of seats available on our lowest possible year-round fare to accommodate them,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.
CEB also has an ongoing promo (until June 30, 2010) giving passengers traveling from Clark to Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore or Bangkok 30 kilos free baggage allowance.
“Clark remains an important hub for Cebu Pacific. We encourage our passengers to book their flights early, and to check-in early at the airport especially during peak travel period,” she added.
Passengers can call (02) 7020-888 or (032) 230-8888 for their booking needs, log on to www.cebupacificair.com or visit travel agents nearest them. Those without credit cards can still book online and pay via CEB partner banks (Bancnet, Megalink, Metrobank, Banco de Oro and Robinsons Savings Bank).
Asia’s third largest low-cost carrier, CEB was the first domestic carrier to make Clark one of its operational hubs last November 2008. It continues to be the largest airline flying from Clark, with the most number of destinations and most number of flights. CEB also continues to be the only airline servicing the Clark-Cebu route.
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USD 218 round-trip fare on Fiesta (Economy) Class. Fare is exclusive of surcharges and taxes.
Conditions for travel:
Ticket holders must travel together bothways
Minimum of two days and maximum of eight days stay
Valid for travel (OUTBOUND) from 15JAN10 to 15MAR10 or 01JUN10 to 31JUL10
Travel is not permitted from 13 to 17FEB10
Tickets must be issued from 14 to 31DEC09
Stopovers are permitted at a charge of USD50
Changes are permitted
No Show Fee USD75
Cancellations: Before Departure - cancellation is permitted at a charge of USD 50. Refund shall only be allowed when both full revenue and free tickets are presented at PAL ticket office After Departure - Ticket is non-refundable
Children/infants discounts do not apply
Free Baggage Allowance is 15 kilograms per passenger
Above fare do not include hotel accommodations, travel taxes and other charges and fees.
The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB) increases its December flights to chosen destinations, in anticipation of the peak travel season.
CEB adds an additional daily frequency to its Manila-Hong Kong route, giving passengers an option between five daily flights. CEB’s Manila-Singapore route also gets a boost with an additional daily flight, making it a four times daily service.
Manila-Ho Chi Minh and Clark-Bangkok also get a new six times weekly frequency, while Clark-Hong Kong and Clark-Singapore flights are now daily.
For domestic routes, the airline also added flights for the following routes: flights from Manila to Roxas, Iloilo, Kalibo, Ozamiz and Virac, and from Cebu to Iloilo, Surigao and Zamboanga. Those who wish to go to Manila or Cebu can also take Cebu-Clark flights for more available seats.
“We wanted to widen the availability of seats for our passengers because there are a lot of people who travel during Christmas break. Our Kalibo (Boracay) flights, for example, still have available seats from December 26-30, 2009, especially after we increased our Manila-Kalibo frequency to 8-10 flights per day,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.
“We encourage our CEB passengers to arrive at the airport early during peak travel period. It is also advised to book in advance to take advantage of our trademark low fares,” she added.
Passengers can call (02)7020-888 or (032)230-8888, visit CEB ticketing offices and accredited travel agencies or check out the websitewww.cebupacificair.com for their booking needs. Those without credit cards can now book online and pay via CEB partner banks (Megalink, Bancnet, Banco de Oro, Metrobank and Robinsons Savings Bank).
CEB, Asia’s third-largest low-cost carrier, flies to 32 domestic and 14 international destinations using one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the country. It has the most extensive domestic network in the Philippines and offers the lowest year-round fares.
Asia’s third-largest low cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) extends its 30 kilos free baggage allowance (FBA) promotion for all international flights to/from Clark’s Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) until June 30, 2010.
This promo is for Clark passengers traveling to and from Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Bangkok.
CEB flies six times weekly from Clark to Hong Kong, four times weekly to Macau, and daily to Singapore (starting December 12) with the lowest year-round ‘Go Lite’ fare of P1,899 for the three destinations.
The airline will also add an additional frequency to its Clark-Bangkok service starting December 12 (making it thrice weekly), with the lowest possible ‘Go Lite’ year-round fare of P2,899.
“A lot of our passengers expressed delight over the 30 kilos FBA promo because it allows them to bring more pasalubongs and luggage to their destinations, especially during the holidays. We are extending this successful promo to give more chances for guests to take advantage of this special Clark offer,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.
“We hope there will be more passengers taking advantage of Clark being an alternative airport to Manila, since it is just one hour from the National Capital Region and nearer guests in Northern Luzon,” he added.
“For more information on CEB flight schedules and trademark low fares, check out www.cebupacificair.com or call the reservations hotlines (02) 7020-888 or (032) 230-8888.
Asia’s third largest low-cost carrier, CEB was the first domestic carrier to make Clark one of its operational hubs last November 2008. It continues to be the largest airline flying from Clark, with the most number of destinations and most number of flights. CEB also continues to be the only airline servicing the Clark-Cebu route.
The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB) entices passengers to travel with a system-wide seat sale for as low as P999. Seat sale period is from December 5-6, 2009, for travel from January 1 to March 31, 2010.
All of CEB’s 32 domestic destinations are up for grabs at the ‘Go Lite’ seat sale fare of P999. This includes direct flights from Cebu to Butuan and Surigao, as well as flights from Manila to Kalibo (Boracay), Naga, San Jose (Mindoro) and Laoag. CEB also flies direct from Davao to Zamboanga, Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro.
Passengers can also avail of P999 ‘Go Lite’ seats from Manila to Taipei and Kota Kinabalu, and from Clark to Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Bangkok.
Flights from Manila to Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Macau and Guangzhou, and flights to Hong Kong and Singapore from Manila and Cebu are also available for only P1,499.
Meanwhile, for the ‘Go Lite’ fare of P1,999, passengers can fly to Incheon from Manila or Cebu, and to Pusan from Cebu. They can also opt to travel from Manila to Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta. Those with check-in luggage will just add P100 upon booking.
Lastly, Manila-Osaka seats are available at the ‘Go’ fare of P1,999.
“We have the most extensive network in the Philippines, bringing people to their destinations faster and with more convenience. Seat sales like this offering CEB’s trademark low fare alternative give every Juan’s 2010 domestic and international travel an additional boost,” said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.
“CEB encourages passengers to book early and call (02)7020-888 or (032)230-8888 or visit www.cebupacificair.com for their travel needs. Those still planning to book this December can also check the seat availability on the extra flights we mounted especially for the holiday season,” she added.
Asia’s third-largest low-cost carrier, CEB has the most number of flights, routes and destinations in the country. It uses a fleet of 21 Airbus A320 and 8 ATR72-500 aircraft, which is one of the youngest in Asia.
Early Holiday Treat for passengers going to Hong Kong! Avail for the special promo fare for USD 98.
Fare is inclusive of surcharges and exclusive of government taxes and airport fees. Airline fares, government taxes and fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Application: Valid Round Trip travel on Fiesta (economy) class.
Travel Validity: Valid from 02 to 15 December 2009. Travel must be completed by 15 December 2009
Sales Restrictions: Tickets must be issued between 02 December and 07 December 2009
Fare Conditions:
* No Minimum stay requirement and maximum of 5 days stay * Confirmed reservations are required for all sectors * This fare is valid only on PR 310 and PR 312 for Manila to Hong Kong * Non endorsable/non rebookable/non upgradable/non reroutable * Fare/Surcharges are non-refundable * No child/infant discount * No mileage accrual * Free Baggage Allowance is 15 kilograms
THE ZESTAIRVOYAGERPASS! A whole new way of traveling to your favorite Z2 destinations. A booklet with 11 one-way flight coupons sold for travel to Z2 destinations. What is even better is you don’t have to stand in line whenever you have to book your flight. All you have to do is to call their hotline (+632-8553333), fill up & write on the ticket yourself and check-in for your flight! No Waiting. No Queuing. No Kidding.
MECHANICS
1. THE Z2 VOYAGER PASS BOOKLET - A Z2 VOYAGER PASS booklet is composed of eleven (11) one way flight coupons sold for travel to identified Zest Air destinations and vice versa.
2. APPLICABLE ROUTES - The Z2 VOYAGER PASS coupons can only be used to any destination covered by the routes as indicated on the cover of the booklet based on the Route Category as specified therein. Booklets/coupons with a Category “C” level can be used to sectors falling within Categories “A” and “B” considering that “C” level is the highest fare booklet. Booklets/coupons with Category “B” level can also be used to sectors falling within a lower level category such as Category “A.” However, booklets/coupons falling within lower level Categories i.e. Categories “A” and “B” cannot be used to higher level Category booklets/coupons such as Category “C.”
3. VALIDITY - The Z2 VOYAGER PASS is valid for carriage for one (1) year from date of purchase of the booklet.
4. NO-SHOW FEE/NO-SHOW AT THE GATE – Ticket coupons not cancelled within 24 hours prior to the date of departure will be charged with the applicable NO-SHOW FEES. Z2 VOYAGER PASS holders who have checked-in on the day of departure but did not show at the boarding gate will be charged the applicable NO-SHOW AT THE GATE FEE upon revalidation of booking.
5. NON-REFUNDABLE - The Z2 VOYAGER PASS is non-refundable. Zest Air will not refund, reissue or replace lost, unused or expired Z2 VOYAGER PASS coupons.
6. TRANSFERABILITY - The Z2 VOYAGER PASS is transferable, the Z2 VOYAGER PASS holder can authorize anyone to use the coupons in the VIPPass booklet. The procedures stipulated above shall be followed upon booking a seat.
7. CBBG - Z2 VOYAGER PASS can be used as Cabin Baggage (CBBG) or baggage occupying a revenue seat.
HOW TO USE YOUR VIPPASS
1. RESERVATIONS/BOOKING - The Z2 VOYAGER PASS holder should call the reservations office to reserve a seat and declare that he/she is a bonafide holder. VOYAGERPass holder without confirmed booking is subject to space availability.
2. FILL-UP FLIGHT COUPON - The Z2 VOYAGER PASS holder should fill-up the following boxes in their flight coupon using a permanent ink/ ballpoint with the details given by the Zest Air reservations agent. A flight coupon presented upon check-in written in pencil shall not be accommodated. The holder should finalize their booking by providing our reservations agent their coupon number.
The following details are as follows:
a. Flight number b. Flight date c. Flight time d. Status e. Booking reference (original booking and new booking code) f. Date finalized g. All other pertinent details as may be reflected on the face of the booklet coupon.
3. FINALIZING YOUR BOOKING - Finalize your booking by providing our reservations agent with your ticket number. After completing the details, tear off the flight coupon and present the original coupon upon check-in.
4. REVALIDATION - Sticker for revalidation will be used to revalidate the Z2 VOYAGER PASS COUPON. Ticket surcharge will be applied for every Z2 VOYAGER PASS revalidation. Erasures and alterations will render the VIPPass coupon null and void. Any revalidation needed shall be done at any Zest Air organic ticket offices only.
APPLICABLE RATES / COST PER BOOKLET
Z2 VOYAGERPASS
Route Category "A"
MANILA – LEGAZPI (MNL-LGP)
MANILA – MARINDUQUE (MNL-MRQ )
MANILA – NAGA (MNL-WNP)
MANILA – SAN JOSE, MINDORO (MNL-SJI)
MANILA – TABLAS (MNL-TBH)
CEBU – BACOLOD (CEB-BCD)
CEBU – CAGAYAN DE ORO (CEB-CGY )
CEBU – ILOILO (CEB-ILO)
Cost per Booklet 18,689.00
Route Category "B"
MANILA – BACOLOD (MNL-BCD)
MANILA – BUSUANGA (MNL-USU)
MANILA – CALBAYOG (MNL-CYP)
MANILA – CATARMAN (MNL-CRM)
MANILA – CEBU (MNL-CEB)
MANILA – ILOILO (MNL-ILO)
MANILA – KALIBO (MNL-KLO)
MANILA – PUERTO PRINCESA (MNL-PPS)
MANILA – TACLOBAN (MNL-TAC)
MANILA – TAGBILARAN (MNL-TAG)
MANILA – VIRAC (MNL-VRC)
CEBU – DAVAO (CEB-DVO)
CEBU – ZAMBOANGA (CEB-ZAM)
Cost per Booklet 28,589.00
Route Category "C"
MANILA – DAVAO (MNL-DVO)
Cost per Booklet 39,589.00
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Another exciting deal from Philippine Airlines. A special promo fare from Manila to Singapore and return for only USD 34.
Fare does not include surcharges, government taxes, fees and other airport fees. Airline fares, government taxes and fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Application: Valid Round Trip travel on Fiesta (economy) class.
Travel Validity: Valid from 01 to 31 December 2009 for OUTBOUND travel. Return travel should be between 01 and 31 January 2010. Travel must be completed by 31 January 2010
Sales Restrictions:
Tickets must be issued on/before 02 December 2009
Fare Conditions:
No Minimum stay requirement and maximum of 2 months stay
Confirmed reservations are required for all sectors
This fare is valid on all Manila to Singapore and return flights. However, travel is restricted on PR501 and PR505 (Manila-Singapore) from 26 to 31 December 2009
Non endorsable/non rebookable/non upgradable/non reroutable
Boeing has forecast that over the next 20 years, Southeast Asia’s airlines will require more that 2,100 new airplanes valued at approximately US$330 billion. Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President of Marketing Randy Tinseth shared the company’s market data and forecast on Tuesday at a media conference focused on the global and Southeast Asia commercial airplane markets. Globally, he said, airlines will need 29,000 new airplanes through 2028, valued at US$3.2 trillion. “It is encouraging that 27% of our 20-year forecast already is on order,” Tinseth said. “Equally important is that this backlog is well balanced – by type of airplane, by airline business model, and region of the world.” Tinseth noted that as of the third quarter of 2009, Boeing had a backlog of 3,400 airplanes, valued at US$254 billion. Airlines and the aviation industry in general have been hurt by a challenging and volatile business environment, Tinseth said. The world economy has been in recession, passenger and cargo traffic have declined and fuel prices are volatile. Global recovery to the 2008 peak won’t occur until perhaps 2010, he said. “But data indicates that the economic downturn has reached bottom and recovery has begun,” Tinseth said. “However, global recovery will be a long, slow process.” “In Southeast Asia, air traffic growth will outpace economic growth,” Tinseth said. “Air travel growth over the next 20 years is expected to be above 6.5%, while the region’s economy is projected to grow at 4.6%.” Looking at the Asia Pacific region in its entirety, long-term annual air traffic growth is projected to be 6.9% over the next 20 years, Tinseth added. “Travel volumes in Asia Pacific overall are large and growing rapidly,” Tinseth said. “Asia Pacific will account for 41% of travel in 20 years’ time, up from around 32% today. In fact, in less than 10 years, Asia Pacific will easily be the largest air travel market in the world.”
Tiger Airways has a special rescue fare FROM $0 plus $25/RM57 tax, available for those passengers affected by the withdrawal of Air Asia's route between Singapore and Langkawi from 11th January 2010. Click here for more information.
P1 More Chance! Grab the PISO Fare while you can! More than 50,000 seats up for grabs
Asia’s third-largest low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific brings back the ‘Go Lite’ PHP 1 seat sale to all international and domestic destinations starting now until November 22, 2009 only, or until more than 50,000 seats have been sold out. Travel period is June 15-September 30, 2010.
32 domestic destinations are up for grabs through this website promo, including Cebu-Siargao, Cebu-Ozamiz, Cebu-Clark, Manila-San Jose, and Manila-Kalibo (Boracay).
We're offering the lowest fare alternative for international flights with our PHP 1 sale, including flights to Taipei, Kota Kinabalu, Pusan (Korea), Osaka and Jakarta.
Passengers with check-in luggage will just add PHP 100 upon booking. The PHP 1 is exclusive of government taxes and administration fees.
Hurry, this is your last chance! Grab the PISO Fare while you can! This promotion is only available via www.cebupacificair.com.
Jetstar Airways is a low-cost airline headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is a subsidiary of Qantas, created in response to the threat posed by low-cost airline Virgin Blue Airlines. It operates an extensive domestic network as well as regional and international services. Its main base is Melbourne Airport. Parent company Qantas also has stakes in sister companies Jetstar Asia and Valuair in Singapore (via its stake in Orange Star); and Jetstar Pacific Airlines in Vietnam.The airline was established by Qantas in 2003 as a low-cost domestic subsidiary. Qantas had previously acquired Impulse Airlines and operated it under the QantasLink brand from 2001 onwards, but following the decision to launch a LCC, re-launched the airline under the Jetstar brand. Domestic passenger services began on 25 May 2004, soon after the sale of tickets for her inaugural flight in February 2004. International services to Christchurch, New Zealand, commenced on 1 December 2005. Although owned by Qantas, its management operates largely independent of Qantas through the company formerly known as Impulse Airlines - an airline acquired by Qantas on 20 November 2001. Other International services started in 2005.Despite its low-cost ethos, Jetstar currently offers a limited number of connecting services without through baggage checking — though this has changed since international flights commenced in November 2006 when baggage connectivity and connecting services were added as a service offering for domestic flights connecting with international flights only.Reserved seating is currently provided on all routes and on 4 October 2006, Jetstar became the first Australian airline to allow customers to select their seat upon booking.The first flight of sister airline Jetstar Asia Airways took off from its Singapore hub to Hong Kong on 13 December 2004. This marked Qantas' entry into the Asian low-cost market and signified its intention to battle key competitor Singapore Airlines on its home ground. Qantas has a 42.5% stake in Jetstar Asia's ownership.On 1 December 2003, when Qantas Airways Ltd announced this new low-cost carrier there was a virtual airline named Jetstar International Airlines already in existence, complete with a web site. As part of their startup promotion, Qantas sold 100,000 airline tickets for $29, and the virtual airline's web site was swamped with would-be customers, job-seekers, and prospective vendors. The virtual airline sued Qantas, claiming Copyright Infringement, Trademark Infringement, Illegal Cybersquatting, Conversion and Lanham Act Unfair Competition in United States District Court. Qantas settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.[5]On 1 December 2005, Jetstar commenced operations from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast to Christchurch in New Zealand. On 7 December 2005, it was announced that Jetstar would establish the world's first global low cost airline flying initially to destinations within 10 hours of Australia but later to operate to Europe and the Americas. At the end of 2005, it was announced that Jetstar would fly to Perth, Western Australia from Melbourne's Avalon Airport.In July 2006, Jetstar and Jetstar Asia were brought together under the Jetstar brand. Jetstar, Jetstar Asia Airways and Valuair customers now make all online bookings through Jetstar.com.In July 2007, Qantas acquired a 18% stake in Vietnam's Pacific Airlines, to increase to 30% by 2010. The airline was relaunched on 23 May 2008 as Jetstar Pacific.On April 28 2009, Jetstar commenced daily direct services from Auckland to Gold Coast and Sydney.On June 10 2009, Jetstar commenced domestic New Zealand flights between Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown. Jetstar took over Qantas New Zealand on these routes using an Airbus A320.On 1 August 2008 Jetstar announced that it had signed an agreement with the Northern Territory Government to make Darwin International Airport an international hub with plans for seven aircraft to be based in Darwin. Under the agreement Jetstar would be required to be base three aircraft at Darwin by June 2009 with a further four by June 2012 with the Territory Government provide AU$5 million to set up the hub and a further AU$3 million for promotion of the new routes.
Cebu Air, Inc., operating as Cebu Pacific Air, is Asia's third-largest low-cost airline based in PasayCity, Metro Manila, the Philippines. It offers scheduled flights to both domestic and international destinations. Cebu Pacific Air is currently the country's leading domestic carrier, serving the most domestic destinations with the largest number flights and routes, and equipped with the youngest fleet. Its main base is NinoyAquinoInternationalAirport, Manila, with another hub at Mactan-CebuInternationalAirport, FranciscoBangoyInternationalAirport and DiosdadoMacapagalInternationalAirport.
The airline is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JG Summit Holdings, controlled by the Gokongwei family - one of the richest Filipino-Chinese families based in the Philippines. Cebu Pacific is currently headed by Lance Gokongwei, presumptive heir of John Gokongwei, the chairman emeritus of JG Summit. The company has 1,182 employees (as of March 2007)
The airline was established on August 26, 1988, and started operations on March 8, 1996. It was founded as Cebu Air, and subsequently acquired by JG Summit Holdings (owned by John Gokongwei). Domestic services commenced following market deregulation by the Philippine government. It temporarily ceased operations in February 1998 after being grounded by the government, but resumed services later the next month following re-certification of its aircraft. It initially started with 24 domestic flights daily among Metro Manila, Metro Cebu and DavaoCity. By the end of 2001, its operations had grown to about 80 daily flights to 18 domestic destinations.
In the 2000s, Cebu Pacific was granted rights to operate international flights to the region, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Guam. International flights were launched on November 22, 2001, with a twice-daily service to Hong Kong.On March 1, 2002, it commenced thrice-weekly flights to Seoul.Other regional flights were introduced and suspended later; however, including flights to Singapore (from November 6, 2002, to January 2003) and from Manila via Subic to Seoul (from December 2002) due in part to the effects of the SARS epidemic.
The airline resumed its Manila-to-Singapore flights on August 31, 2006and launched its direct flight from Cebu to Singapore on October 23, 2006, the first low-cost airline to serve the Cebu-Singapore-Cebu sector,and in direct competition with Singapore Airlines' subsidiary SilkAir, CEB is now the only Philippine carrier serving the Cebu-Singapore-Cebu route after PAL terminated its direct service. The airline operates direct flights from Cebu to Hong Kong which commenced October 2, 2006, which also made CEB the only Philippine carrier to serve a Cebu-Hong Kong-Cebu route after PAL terminated its direct service and is now code-sharing with Cathay Pacific for this route.
In May 2005, Cebu Pacific received two Airbus A320 aircraft on lease from CIT Leasing and operated its first service with the new aircraft on June 3, 2005, from Manila to DavaoCity.
In December 2006, after a month or two of operating the new direct flights, Cebu Pacific announced that it would increase flight frequency for its Cebu-Hong Kong-Cebu from four to five times weekly and Cebu-Singapore-Cebu flights from four to six weekly effective January 25, 2007. As of January 2008, it operates regional flights to Busan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul-Incheon, Taipei and Bangkok beginning April 6, 2008 from its Cebu hub; and Bangkok, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Singapore, Taipei, Seoul-Incheon, Shanghai and Xiamen from Manila.
Cebu Pacific's plans to begin international flights from Angeles-Clark Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) were initially unsuccessful when its request was denied. The nations involved came to an agreement that Cebu Pacific would be only allowed to operate charter flights from Clark to the respective countries' airport(s). Only Singapore initially agreed to allow Cebu Pacific to fly scheduled flights from DiosdadoMacapagalInternationalAirport to Singapore. Currently Cebu Pacific only operates a route from DiosdadoMacapagalInternationalAirport to Cebu, but has since announced that it will be commencing international flights from Manila- Clark to Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore from November 2008 as well as domestic flights from Manila-Clark to Cebu.
In June 2007, Cebu Pacific announced an order of up to 14 brand-new ATR-72-500 aircraft, with six firm orders and eight options. It plans to initially offer flights to Boracay, using Boracay's GodofredoP.RamosAirport.
On November 12, 2007, Cebu Pacific announced Davao's FranciscoBangoyInternationalAirport as its fourth hub. Cebu Pacific announced that it would initially fly internationally from Davao to Singapore, Hong Kong and fly one domestic flight to Iloilo. Both direct services from Davao to Singapore and Iloilo commenced on May 8, 2008, while the service to Hong Kong commenced on May 9, 2008.
In late 2007, Cebu Pacific mentioned that it is aiming to cross the Pacific and launch non-stop flights to the United States West Coast, Houston, Texas and Chicago, Illinois by mid-2009.
On December 18, 2007, Cebu Pacific announced that it would exercise options on its recent ATR-72-500 turboprop order (initially six firm) to increase its firm order to 10.
On February 19, 2008, Cebu Pacific Air received its first brand-new ATR 72-500 from Toulouse, France and expected to take delivery of another five ATRs from March to December 2008. The initial two ATRs fly on routes such as Cebu to Bacolod.
Cebu Pacific took delivery of its 16th brand-new, 179-seater Airbus A320 aircraft, from Toulouse, France, on March 20, 2008. The new aircraft supports CEB's expanding international and domestic operations which include flights to 12, soon to be 15, international destinations.
On May 28, 2008, Cebu Pacific was named as the world's number one airline in terms of growth. The airline was also ranked fifth in Asia for Budget Airline passengers transported and 23rd in the world. The airline carried a total of almost 5.5 million passengers in 2007, up 57.4 per cent from 2006.
On July 22, 2008, Cebu Pacific was the first airline to use the new Terminal 3 of the NinoyAquinoInternationalAirport with its flight to Caticlan being the first to depart at 0515 local time. On August 1, 2008, it moved its international operations to the terminal; thus, becoming the first airline to have regular international commercial flights from the new terminal.
In August 2009, Cebu Pacific became the first airline in the Philippines to use social media, this is well ahead of legacy Singapore Airlines but behind carriers like Cathay Pacific or AirAsia.
