Mactan-based Airworks Aviation Academy and Cebu Pacific celebrated the graduation of the third batch of cadet pilots, with executives highlighting how collaboration among regulators, airport authorities, and industry players is strengthening the Philippines' aviation workforce despite ongoing industry challenges.
Cebu Pacific Air communications director Carmina Reyes-Romero is getting regional recognition for her work at the county’s biggest carrier by fleet size and passenger count.
Cebu Pacific is making a strong comeback in China, restoring direct Manila-Xiamen flights and launching Cebu-Shanghai services in the latter part of 2026 as it expands its international network across Asia.
Cebu Pacific swung to a P5.9 billion first-half net loss after a sharp surge in global fuel prices more than doubled fuel costs during the second quarter, overshadowing higher passenger traffic and record revenues.
The agreement covers the use of one Airbus A320neo powered by Pratt & Whitney engines from July 15 to Sept. 7, 2026. The aircraft will be based in Ho Chi Minh City and operated by Cebu Pacific's pilots and cabin crew on domestic routes serving Cam Ranh, Phu Quoc, Vinh, Da Nang, and return flights.
Cebu Pacific carried nearly 14.5 million passengers in the first six months of 2026, posting steady growth driven by continued strength in domestic travel despite weaker international volumes.
Cebu Pacific will become the first low-cost airline in Southeast Asia to equip its aircraft with Starlink, bringing high-speed satellite internet onboard as airlines increasingly compete on passenger experience as well as ticket prices.
Industry giant Cebu Pacific has won a Malaysian court case against Move Travel Sdn Bhd, the operator of AirAsia MOVE, after the High Court barred the platform from selling the airline’s flights without authorization.