CEB flies 70 millionth passenger; offers 75% systemwide sale
15-Nov-2012 The Philippines' largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) flew its 70 millionth passenger, Ms Rubia Jalaluddin, today. A 21-year old Tawi-Tawi resident, she checked in for her Manila-Zamboanga flight this afternoon.
CEB VP for Airport Services Antonio Jose Rodriguez and CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog awarded the lucky Juan with 70 free domestic flights. The awarding ceremony was held at 2:30pm, at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA T3) check-in area.
Gracing the occasion were Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Director General William Hotchkiss III, Civil Aeronautics Board Deputy Executive Director Porvenir Porciuncula, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) Terminal 3 Manager Octavio Lina and MIAA Public and Media Affairs Division Officer-in-charge Connie Bungag.
"Last January 2011, President Benigno Aquino III awarded CEB's 50 millionth passenger, an Austrian named Harald Toifl. In less than two years, CEB flew 20 million passengers more. This definitely shows how CEB's trademark lowest fares have revolutionized air travel, giving everyJuan the chance to fly for the first time or more often," Iyog said.
Iyog recognized NAIA T3's contribution to CEB's expansion, as the only airport terminal that can accommodate the airline's growth. CEB bases majority of its operations in Manila, with additional hubs in Cebu, Clark, Iloilo, Kalibo and Davao.
"We will end the year with the largest aircraft fleet in the Philippines, and we expect delivery of 7 Airbus A320 and 2 A330 aircraft next year. This is part of the incremental delivery of over 50 aircraft until 2021. It is truly an exciting time for Cebu Pacific, and we look forward to when we fly our 100 millionth guest," she added.
To celebrate CEB's 70 millionth passenger milestone, CEB announced it is offering a 75% off seat sale to any of its 32 domestic and 19 international destinations. The seat sale is from November 15 to 17, 2012 or until seats last, for travel from January 1 to March 31, 2013.
International destinations on sale at 75% off are: Bangkok, Beijing, Brunei, Busan, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Incheon, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Osaka, Shanghai, Siem Reap, Singapore, Taipei and Xiamen.
For bookings and inquiries, guests can go to www.cebupacificair.com, or call the reservation hotlines (02) 7020-888 or (032) 230-8888. The latest seat sales can also be found on CEB's official Twitter and Facebook pages.
CEB currently operates 10 Airbus A319, 22 Airbus A320 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. Its fleet of 40 aircraft - with an average age of 3.6 years - is the largest aircraft fleet in the Philippines. Between 2012 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 19 more Airbus A320 and 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft orders. It is slated to begin long-haul services in the 3rd quarter of 2013.