Cebu Pacific’s Lao: Affordable fares remain a priority despite fuel surcharge hike

February 18, 2025
2:47PM PHT
Xander Lao
Cebu Pacific president, chief commercial officer 

Even with fuel surcharges rising in March, Cebu Pacific is doubling down on affordability to keep air travel within reach.

President and chief commercial officer Xander Lao urged travelers to book early and secure the airline’s lowest fares ahead of peak summer demand.

“Despite fuel surcharges increasing in March, Cebu Pacific remains committed to offering the best value fares so every Juan can still travel affordably,” Lao said in a statement.

“With summer travel approaching, we encourage our passengers to book early and take advantage of our lowest fares. We look forward to flying every Juan to their much-awaited getaways this season,” he added.

Passengers are bracing for higher travel costs as the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) raised the surcharge rate that airlines can charge. 

Fuel surcharge is an added fee that's passed on to passengers to help airlines cover rising fuel costs, which are a major component of their operating expenses.

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