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The Philippines' carrier, Cebu Pacific Airposted a net income of PHP9.8 Billion in 2016, up 122% year-on-year, on the back of the strong demand for low-cost air travel and robust growth in ancillary revenues, which include baggage fees, on-board meals and merchandise.

Total revenues, which include CEB cargo services and wholly-owned subsidiary Cebgo, jumped 9.6% to PHP61.9 Billion, as passenger revenues surged 9.2% to PHP46.6 Billion. For the full year, CEB flew 19.1 Million passengers, up 4.1% versus the 18.4 Million passengers carried in 2015.

"2016 was a great year for CEB as we continue to enable everyJuan to fly to more destinations around the Philippines and to key destinations in Asia, the Middle East, Australia and the US. CEB remains committed to further increase inter-island connectivity within the Philippines to promote trade and tourism and help more people connect with their families and friends all around the world, while consistently providing our trademark best value fares," said Atty JR Mantaring, Vice President for Corporate Affairs of Cebu Pacific.

In 2016, Cebu Pacific flew to 36 domestic and 30 international destinations through 102 routes and more than 2,820 flights weekly. CEB boosted its intra-regional network in the Visayas with flights from Cebu to Ormoc, Roxas and Calbayog. The airline also launched direct service between Kalibo and Incheon; as well as its first US destination, Guam. CEB also teamed-up with some of the world's leading Low Cost Carriers (LCC) to form Value Alliance, the world's largest LCC Alliance, which aims to provide greater value, connectivity and choice for travel throughout Southeast Asia, North Asia and Australia. CEB also opened a branch office in South Korea, to boost promotional efforts in the Korean market.

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