Cebu Pacific has once again been recognized as the Best Airline at the prestigious 2025 Routes Asia Awards. This marks the second consecutive year the Philippine carrier has received this top honor at the regional event.
The Routes Asia Awards celebrate airlines, airports, and tourism authorities making significant contributions to route development and fostering tourism growth across the Asia-Pacific region.
“This recognition reflects the strength of our network strategy and, more importantly, the partnerships we’ve built with our airport partners and stakeholders,” said Xander Lao, Cebu Pacific President and Chief Commercial Officer. He added, “It’s a meaningful reminder of our commitment to accessible air travel and expanding our presence across key markets in the region.”
The back-to-back win follows a period of significant expansion for Cebu Pacific in 2024. The airline successfully launched 28 new routes, comprising 19 domestic services and 9 international connections to destinations like Chiang Mai, Kaohsiung, and Sapporo.
Furthermore, Cebu Pacific established new hubs in Davao and Iloilo during this period—connecting these destinations to more local and international destinations, including Bangkok, Singapore, and Hong Kong. These additions boost regional connectivity, complementing the airline’s established major hubs in Manila, Cebu, and Clark.
The impact of this expansion was acknowledged by local tourism bodies. “Cebu Pacific has played a pivotal role in making Davao more accessible to both local and international travelers, significantly boosting the region’s economic and tourism landscape,” stated Tanya Rabat-Tan, Regional Director of the Department of Tourism XI.
From Davao, Cebu Pacific now has flights to Bangkok, Bacolod, Bohol-Panglao, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Caticlan, Clark, Hong Kong, Iloilo, Manila, Puerto Princesa, Siargao, Tacloban, and Zamboanga.
Looking ahead, Cebu Pacific is preparing for future growth with its landmark order of 152 Airbus aircraft. This purchase, the largest in Philippine aviation history, underscores the airline’s plan to modernize its fleet and meet rising air travel demand.
Cebu Pacific also strengthened its tourism promotion efforts with the “Fly to Happy, Fly to the Philippines!” campaign. Launched last year, the initiative seeks to attract more international visitors to the country’s destinations.
Currently, Cebu Pacific operates flights to 37 domestic and 26 international destinations. Its network spans across key locations in Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
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