Cebu Pacific Air

Cebu Pacific (ICAO: CEB) Airline: Comprehensive Information

Cebu Pacific, operating as Cebu Air, Inc. (PSE: CEB), is a Philippine ultra low-cost carrier based in Pasay, Metro Manila. Founded on August 26, 1988, and commencing operations on March 8, 1996, it holds the distinction of being the first low-cost carrier in Asia. The airline was subsequently acquired by JG Summit Holdings. Cebu Pacific has grown to become the largest airline in the Philippines by fleet size and passenger volume, offering scheduled flights to both domestic and international destinations.

The airline's main operational bases are Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Mactan-Cebu International Airport. It also maintains secondary bases in Clark, Davao, and Iloilo, facilitating an extensive network across the Philippines. Cebu Pacific operates a predominantly all-Airbus fleet for its short, medium, and long-haul routes, utilizing aircraft such as the A320, A321, and A330. Its regional subsidiary, Cebgo, employs ATR turboprop aircraft for thinner domestic routes. As of late 2024, Cebu Pacific's fleet consisted of 98 aircraft, with an average age of 5.9 years, comprising 68 narrowbody Airbus, 10 widebody Airbus, and 20 turboprops.

Cebu Pacific's route network encompasses 37 domestic destinations within the Philippines and 26 international destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. The airline operates with a high-density, single-class (all-economy) configuration, aligning with its low-cost business model which emphasizes unbundled services and affordable fares. Since May 2016, Cebu Pacific has been a founding member of the Value Alliance, the world's largest low-cost carrier alliance, making it the sole Philippine carrier within an airline alliance. Notable onboard services include in-flight games and USB charging on some aircraft.