CEBU, Philippines - Cebu Pacific flew 8 million passengers from January to June 2014, an increase of about 8% over 7.5 million passengers flown in the same period last year.
In June 2014, CEB carried 1.3 million passengers, an increase of 9.5% over 1.2 million passengers flown in June last year. CEB flights were about 85% full during this period.
The airline achieved notable 1H 2014 passenger growth in several international tourism and trade markets, such as Japan, Indonesia and Taiwan contributing to foreign tourist arrivals in the country.
“As CEB continues to expand its network in Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Australia, we are proud to offer the fastest, most affordable access to the widest network to and from the Philippines. We look forward to serving even more travellers in these regions,” said Atty. Jorenz Tañada, CEB VP – Corporate Affairs.
Cebu Pacific is set to begin its thrice weekly service between Manila and Kuwait on September 2, 2014 and its four times weekly service from Manila and Sydney, Australia on September 9, 2014. (FREEMAN)