Cebu Pacific has become the first airline in the Philippines to operate a 100-aircraft fleet, reaching the milestone with the arrival of a new Airbus A330neo.
Cebu Pacific, the country’s largest airline by passengers and fleet size, soared to a robust first-half finish in 2025, flying 13.9 million passengers, up 20.8 percent from last year, despite lean season headwinds and supply chain constraints.
The move reflects the airline’s continued investment in widebody operations, with Cebu Pacific currently operating Asia’s largest A330neo fleet, totaling 11 aircraft and more deliveries on the way.
The two jets were recently spotted in Manila painted in the hybrid scheme before being ferried to Saudi Arabia. The arrangement is expected to last for Flyadeal's peak season and reflects rising cooperation between both low-cost carriers to address capacity constraints without committing to long-term fleet expansion.
The chief of the Gokongwei family-controlled budget airline lauded PAL for executing a successful bankruptcy exit and restructuring during the pandemic, which saw the balance sheet of the Lucio Tan-owned firm unburdened of $2 billion in debt.
Cebu Pacific is doubling down on its international expansion with a seat sale offering P699 one-way base fares to 26 global destinations, reinforcing its position as the Philippine carrier with the most international routes.
Cebu Pacific remains upbeat about its long-term growth, banking on strong travel demand and past investments to steady profitability despite a sharp earnings drop in the first quarter.