The airline flew nearly 20 million passengers from January to September, up 13.9 percent from 17.5 million in 2024, fueled by a 14 percent increase in seat capacity to 23.5 million.
Domestic traffic rose 12.7 percent to 14.9 million, while international passengers surged 17.7 percent to 5.1 million. The carrier maintained a strong average load factor of 84.8 percent during the period.
“September’s results reflected the typical lean travel period in the Philippines, which we use strategically to complete aircraft maintenance and prepare our fleet for the peak season,” said Xander Lao, president and chief commercial officer of Cebu Pacific.
“We are now entering the fourth quarter with stronger aircraft availability and greater capacity—adding flight frequencies and deploying widebody aircraft on high-demand routes—to better capture the anticipated surge in holiday travel and optimize revenue performance,” he added.
In September alone, Cebu Pacific carried 1.8 million passengers, up 2.6 percent year-on-year, with an 81.1 percent seat load factor following a 4.4 percent increase in available seats.
—Edited by Miguel R. Camus
