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Cebu Pacific pioneers AI customer service in Southeast Asian aviation

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Cebu Pacific's Airbus A320-214, with registry RP-C4160, lines up on Runway 06 for take-off in Manila. (Photo: RPLL Aviation Images)

Cebu Pacific has become Southeast Asia’s first airline to fully integrate generative artificial intelligence across its customer service platforms, marking a significant advancement in the region’s aviation technology landscape.

The budget carrier announced its partnership with Ada, a global AI customer service provider, to deploy an AI-powered virtual agent capable of handling passenger inquiries around the clock. This implementation aims to streamline customer support for the airline’s extensive network, which serves over 20 million passengers annually across 14 countries.

Cebu Pacific has always been at the forefront of innovation, striving to provide extraordinary travel experiences. Partnering with Ada allows us to set a new benchmark in customer service by leveraging AI to better serve our passengers.

Candice Iyog, Cebu Pacific Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer

The AI system will initially focus on automating responses to common customer inquiries, including flight bookings, itinerary modifications, and travel documentation requirements. The technology integrates with Cebu Pacific’s existing systems to provide real-time access to booking information and flight status updates.

Through our partnership, we’re empowering Cebu Pacific to not only scale their support across channels and markets but also to continually enhance the performance of their AI Agent.

Mike Gozzo, Ada Chief Product & Technology Officer

The airline plans to expand the AI system’s capabilities to include proactive notifications, multilingual support, and personalized travel recommendations. This initiative is part of Cebu Pacific’s broader strategy to enhance customer experience while optimizing operational efficiency.

Cebu Pacific currently operates flights to 37 domestic destinations within the Philippines and 26 international destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. The airline has served more than 250 million passengers since its establishment in 1996.

Written by
Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Dirk is the founder and editor-in-chief of Aviation Updates Philippines (AUP), a platform dedicated to providing the latest news and insights on the aviation industry in the Philippines. With a strong passion for aviation and a background in computer engineering, he manages all aspects of AUP, from website development to content curation.

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