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Cebu Pacific Air begins new service to Busuanga

By Wei ZhangPhilippines
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Cebu Pacific Air added another domestic route on 15 May. On that day it began three times weekly (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) service between Cebu (CEB) and Busuanga (USU).

The 467-kilometre sector will be operated by CebGo using its ATR 72s. Competition is provided by Philippine Airlines which already serves the route daily with a Q400. Cebu Pacific now serves over 30 destinations from Cebu of which just five are outside of the Philippines. It and CebGo account for 42% of scheduled seat capacity at the airport.

This makes it the biggest carrier at the airport ahead of Philippine Airlines (28%) and Philippines AirAsia (12%).

Questions & Answers

Q.

When did Cebu Pacific Air start its new service to Busuanga?

A.

Cebu Pacific Air commenced its new domestic route between Cebu and Busuanga on 15 May. This service operates three times a week, specifically on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Q.

What aircraft type is used for the new Cebu to Busuanga route?

A.

The new 467-kilometre sector between Cebu and Busuanga is operated by CebGo. They utilise their ATR 72 aircraft for this service.

Q.

Does Cebu Pacific Air face competition on its new Busuanga route?

A.

Yes, Cebu Pacific Air faces competition on this route from Philippine Airlines. Philippine Airlines already offers a daily service to Busuanga using a Q400 aircraft.

Q.

What is Cebu Pacific Air's market share at Cebu airport?

A.

Cebu Pacific Air, along with CebGo, accounts for 42% of the scheduled seat capacity at Cebu airport. This makes them the largest carrier there, ahead of Philippine Airlines and Philippines AirAsia.

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