Cebu Pacific pax numbers up 5% in 1Q2013, pax growth in Korea and China particularly fulfilling

Cebu Pacific reports (19-Apr-2013) passenger numbers rose 5% year-on-year to 3.5 million in 1Q2013. Details include:

• Passenger numbers: 3.5 million, +5% year-on-year;
  • International passenger growth:
    • Brunei: +43%;
    • South Korea: +34%;
    • Malaysia: +18%;
    • China: +15%;
    • Indonesia: +13%.

The carrier also grew its domestic passengers to and from Zamboanga (17%), as well as hubs in Davao (20%), Kalibo (22%) and Iloilo (29%). [more - original PR]

Cebu Pacific: "Cebu Pacific continues to link islands and countries, and provide lowest fare options so everyone can travel by air. Passenger growths in countries such as Korea and China, as well as regions like Iloilo and Davao, are particularly fulfilling. We remain focused on driving tourism to and within the Philippines in 2013," Candice Iyog, CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution. Source: Company statement, 19-Apr-2013.