Cebu Pacific demonstrated strong operational performance in January 2025, carrying 2.6 million passengers and achieving a 33.4% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the airline’s latest traffic report.
The Philippine carrier recorded an improved seat load factor of 86.5%, up from 85.1% in January 2024, while expanding its seat capacity by 31.2%. This growth reflects robust demand during the New Year holiday period and the airline’s strategic network expansion throughout 2024.
Domestic operations showed particularly strong results, with passenger traffic increasing by 34.6% on a 37% expansion in seat capacity, maintaining a healthy 87% load factor. The airline’s domestic network grew substantially, now serving 84 routes compared to 68 in the previous year, with weekly flights increasing 29% to 2,912.
International operations also posted significant gains, with passenger traffic rising 29.9% year-over-year despite a more modest 17% increase in seat capacity. This led to an 8.4 percentage point improvement in load factor to 85.1%. The carrier now operates 648 weekly international flights across 40 routes, up from 36 routes and 561 weekly flights in the previous year.
Alexander Lao, President and Chief Commercial Officer of CEB, attributed the growth to strong holiday travel demand and the airline’s expanded network coverage.
“Throughout this year, we are committed to optimizing our capacity to meet the rising consumer demand along with the need to manage ongoing engine and supply chain issues,” Lao stated.
The airline’s total network now encompasses 124 routes, representing a significant expansion from 104 routes during the same period last year.
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