Cebu Pacific on Friday reported a 33.4-percent increase in passenger traffic to 2.6 million in January 2025 from the same period last year.
The airline’s seat load factor (SLF) also improved to 86.5 percent from 85.1 percent, with seat capacity increasing by 31.2 percent.
Domestic passenger traffic rose 34.6 percent year-on-year, driven by strong New Year holiday demand and supported by increased frequencies and new routes launched in 2024.
The airline’s domestic network now spans 84 routes with 2,912 weekly flights, compared to 68 routes and 2,260 weekly flights in January 2024.
Cebu Pacific’s domestic network grew to 84 routes from 68 in the prior year, with 2,912 weekly flights, up 29 percent from in the same period a year ago.
International passenger traffic saw a 29.9-percent increase, with a significant 8.4-percentage-point rise in SLF to 85.1 percent due to demand outpacing capacity growth.
“January traffic saw strong passenger demand, fueled by holiday travel and the airline’s network and capacity expansion over the past year. CEB’s network now covers 124 routes, up from 104 in the same period last year. Load factors remained healthy, with international travel demand notably outpacing capacity growth,” said Cebu Pacific president and chief commercial officer Alexander Lao.
“Throughout this year, we are committed to optimizing our capacity to meet the rising consumer demand along with the need to manage ongoing engine and supply chain issues,” said Lao.
The airline carried 24.5 million domestic and international passengers last year, up 17.6 percent from 20.9 million in 2023.
The airline said of the total, domestic passengers reached 18.5 million, up 15 percent, while international passengers grew 24.6 percent to 6 million.
The airline’s seat load factor averaged 84.4 percent, while overall capacity seats grew 17.1 percent to 29.1 million.
