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Cebu to fly 100 millionth pax

Philippines airline, Cebu Pacific Air is heading toward a major milestone, expecting to fly its 100 millionth passenger after 18 years of operations.

Philippines airline, Cebu Pacific Air is heading toward a major milestone, expecting to fly its 100 millionth passenger after 18 years of operations.

Cebu (CEB) launched its first domestic flights to Cebu and Davao on 8 March 1996, after the Philippine government deregulated air travel, and opened up opportunities for other airlines.

It pioneered low fares in the country, and introduced many firsts in the Philippine aviation industry, such as one peso seat sales, e-tickets, web check-in and other travel products and services.

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In 18 years, the Philippine carrier grew its network to approximately 90 domestic and international routes, providing convenient flight connections and introducing affordable air travel to more people.

This year, it was named by Centre for Aviation or CAPA, a leading aviation think tank, as the Low-Cost Carrier of the Year in the Asia-Pacific region.

“We look forward to serving the next 100 million, as we reach more destinations and enable more to fly.”

Lance Gokongwei, CEB president

Are you a regular Cebu flyer? Let us know how the airline has evolved over the year.