Key figures
• Seat capacity increased 9.9 percent, with system seat load factor at 83.6 percent from 86.5 percent a year ago.
• Domestic passengers rose 5.1 percent on 7.9 percent more seats, with domestic seat load factor at 84.7 percent.
• International passenger traffic climbed 9.4 percent as capacity grew 15.5 percent.
• International seat load factor fell 4.4 percentage points to 80.7 percent.
“Cebu Pacific’s strong January 2026 performance demonstrates the resilience of underlying travel demand and the effectiveness of our capacity deployment strategy,” said Xander Lao, president and chief commercial officer of Cebu Pacific.
“The increase in passenger volumes across both domestic and international segments highlights the market’s confidence in our network and value proposition. As we continue to optimize fleet utilization and expand seat supply, we remain confident in our ability to capture growth opportunities, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver sustained value to our customers and stakeholders,” he added.
The January figures suggest demand is absorbing added capacity, supporting revenue generation as the carrier scales up operations early in 2026.
—Edited by Miguel R. Camus
