Cebu Pacific flies 8-millionth passenger

MANILA, Philippines - Cebu Pacific flew its 80 millionth passenger, Kitchie Therese Homeres last Aug. 7, 2013. Based in Tacloban, she checked in for her Cebu-Tacloban flight at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) after a visit with her mother.

CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog, MCIA Authority assistant general manager Capt. Romeo Bersonda and Department of Tourism Central Visayas Regional director Rowena Montecillo awarded CEB’s 80 millionth passenger with 80 flights to any CEB domestic destination. The awarding ceremony was held at the MCIA departure gate.

“We are extremely proud to have reached this point in our short history: the day we fly our 80 millionth passenger,” said Iyog. CEB started operations in March 1996.

She added, “There are many reasons why people travel with Cebu Pacific. Some travel for meetings, and return home on the same day because of our extensive network. Some book flights for the entire family for vacations, birthdays, graduations or weddings, because there are more seat sales available. We are grateful to be made part of all these special occasions.”

President Aquino awarded CEB’s 50 millionth passenger last January 2011. Twenty two months later in November 2012, the airline awarded its 70 millionth passenger. After nine more months, CEB flew 10 million more passengers, including its 80 millionth guest.

Capt. Bersonda said during the event, “Cebu Pacific operates the most number of flights and routes out of Cebu, greatly contributing to MCIA’s growth. Before I used to think that it was the destination that made people travel. In the case of Cebu Pacific, I can say that what makes people travel is this airline and its low fares.”

To celebrate CEB’s 80 millionth passenger milestone, CEB announced it is offering an P88 seat sale on all its domestic destinations and Dubai, and an P888 seat sale on all its short-haul international destinations. Seat sale period is until Aug. 9, 2013 or until seats last.

For travel from Nov. 1, 2013 to Jan. 31, 2014, passengers can book P88 seats on any of its 34 domestic destinations and over 60 domestic routes. P88 (AED88) seats between Manila and Dubai are also available for travel from Jan. 1 to March 31, 2014.