CEBU flies 70 millionth passenger

The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) flew its 70 millionth passenger last November 15, 2012. A 21-year old resident of Tawi-Tawi in the southernmost part of the Philippines, Jalaluddin checked in for a Manila-Zamboanga flight on that day.

CEB VP for Airport Services Antonio Jose Rodriguez and CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog awarded the lucky 70 millionth passengerwith 70 free domestic flights. The awarding ceremony was held at the Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 (NAIA T3) check-in area.

“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 more travelersthe 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.

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