Cebu Pacific Passenger Traffic Rises 33.4% in January

Cebu Pacific (CEB) carried 2.6 million passengers in January 2025, marking a 33.4% increase from the same period last year.

The airline’s seat load factor (SLF) improved to 86.5%, up from 85.1%, while seat capacity expanded by 31.2%.

Domestic passenger traffic rose 34.6% year over year, supported by a 37% increase in seat capacity and an SLF of 87%.

The surge was driven by strong New Year holiday demand, additional flight frequencies, and new routes launched throughout 2024.

CEB’s domestic network now includes 84 routes, up from 68 in the previous year, with 2,912 weekly flights, a 29% increase from 2,260 weekly flights in January 2024.

International passenger traffic grew 29.9%, fueled by a 17% increase in seat capacity. This led to an 8.4 percentage point rise in SLF to 85.1%. CEB’s international network expanded to 40 routes, up from 36, with 648 weekly flights, a 16% increase from 561 weekly flights in the prior year.

“January traffic saw strong passenger demand, fueled by holiday travel and the airline’s network and capacity expansion over the past year,” said Alexander Lao, President and Chief Commercial Officer of CEB.

“CEB’s network now covers 124 routes, up from 104 last year. Load factors remained healthy, with international travel demand notably outpacing capacity growth. Throughout this year, we are committed to optimizing our capacity to meet rising consumer demand while managing ongoing engine and supply chain challenges.”

About Cebu Pacific

Cebu Pacific (CEB) is the Philippines’ leading airline. Established in March 1996, it pioneered the low-cost carrier model in the country with its “low fare, great value” strategy. Since its launch, CEB has flown over 250 million passengers.

The airline operates the widest network in the Philippines, serving 37 domestic and 26 international destinations. It also maintains one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the world, with 98 aircraft.

For more information, visit www.cebupacificair.com.