Cebu Pacific leads market share in domestic market

Philippines Civil Aeronautics Board reported domestic air passenger numbers rose 24.6% year-on-year to 14.7 million, on the back of a 25% increase in domestic flights (Business World, 07-Feb-2010). Domestic air cargo rose 8.8% to 148,000 tonnes during the period. Details include:

• Domestic air passenger numbers: 14.7 million, +24.6% year-on-year;
  • Philippine Airlines: 6 million, +23%;
  • Cebu Pacific: 7.2 million, +35%;
  • Zest Airways: 872,223, +133%;
• Cargo volume: 148,000 tonnes, +8.9%.