Cebu Pacific deploys bigger planes, opens new domestic routes
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Cebu Pacific said Tuesday it would upgrade some domestic routes to larger aircraft, open new routes and add more flights to meet strong demand.
The 180-seater Airbus A320 will replace the 78-seater turboprop ATR 72-600 for flights from Manila to Cauyan, Legazpi and Virac, the country’s largest airline said in a statement.
The freed up ATR aircraft will be deployed to five new routes, which open late next month: Cebu-Masbate; Cagayan de Oro-Zamboanga; Davao-Dumaguete; Davao-Tacloban; and Cotabato-Zamboanga.
The Gokongwei-owned airline said it would add 10 more flights weekly between Manila and Iloilo, 6 between manila and Bacolod, and 8 between Manila and Cagayan de Oro.
Cebu Pacific is also shifting to the 436-seater Airbus A330 for its Cebu, Davao and Hong Kong routes by July 4.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific domestic routes will now use larger aircraft?
Which specific domestic routes will now use larger aircraft?
Flights from Manila to Cauyan, Legazpi, and Virac will be upgraded. These routes will now be served by the 180-seater Airbus A320, replacing the smaller turboprop ATR 72-600.
Q.When will the new domestic routes using the freed-up ATR aircraft begin?
When will the new domestic routes using the freed-up ATR aircraft begin?
The new routes are scheduled to open late next month. The five new routes include Cebu-Masbate, Cagayan de Oro-Zamboanga, Davao-Dumaguete, Davao-Tacloban, and Cotabato-Zamboanga.
Q.Which routes will see an increase in flight frequency?
Which routes will see an increase in flight frequency?
Cebu Pacific will add 10 more flights weekly between Manila and Iloilo, 6 between Manila and Bacolod, and 8 between Manila and Cagayan de Oro. These are significant increases for these popular routes.
Q.What is the timeline for the switch to the larger Airbus A330 on certain routes?
What is the timeline for the switch to the larger Airbus A330 on certain routes?
Cebu Pacific is planning to shift to the 436-seater Airbus A330 for its Cebu, Davao, and Hong Kong routes by July 4. This change indicates a significant capacity increase for these international and domestic key destinations.