Cebu Pacific opens Bacolod-CDO flights

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CEBU Pacific (CEB) has expanded its inter-regional route network by opening its Bacolod and Cagayan de Oro (CDO) flights, one of the two new routes that will further connect the Visayas and Northern Mindanao. On March 15, the airline opened the Bacolod-CDO route with three flights every week specifically on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

The other route is between CDO and Tagbilaran City, with four flight schedules weekly during Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Both new routes will use the airline’s ATR aircraft. Alexander Lao, president and CEO of Cebgo, said these new routes will not only boost tourism, but also increase trade and productivity between Visayas and Mindanao.

Lao said they are also optimistic that this will encourage a number of tourists and businessmen from Tagbilaran and Bacolod to visit Mindanao more often with direct flights. “We are very thrilled to begin flying to and from these destinations,” he said, adding that movement of goods between these islands will also be facilitated as Cebu Pacific cargo services are also available in these routes. The airline company, in a press statement, said the new routes going to and from CDO also provide travelers with the best connectivity option through direct flights that eliminates the need to pass through Manila or Cebu. Cebu Pacific offers its lowest all-in one way year-round fares of P1,806 and P1,235 from CDO to Bacolod and Tagbilaran, respectively, it added.

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What this means

Cebu Pacific's strategy of opening direct inter-regional routes with competitive fares like P1,806 and P1,235 is a shrewd move to capture local demand and bypass congested hubs. This directly challenges larger carriers that prioritise hub-and-spoke models, offering a compelling value proposition to travellers and businesses. Similar to Vietjet's expansion of Singapore-Vietnam flights, Cebu Pacific is capitalising on underserved point-to-point travel, which often fosters new market segments. The risk lies in sustaining profitability on these potentially lower-volume routes without the economies of scale from larger aircraft. Competitors will feel pressure to respond with their own direct provincial connections. Watch for Cebu Pacific's announcement of passenger load factors on these new routes within the next six months.

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Questions & Answers

Which specific days will the new Bacolod to CDO flights operate?

The new flights between Bacolod and Cagayan de Oro will operate three times a week. These flights are scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, providing regular service on these specific days.

What kind of aircraft will Cebu Pacific be using for these newly opened routes?

Cebu Pacific will be utilising its ATR aircraft for both of the recently introduced routes. This specific aircraft type will serve the flights connecting Bacolod with CDO, and CDO with Tagbilaran City.

What are the cheapest one-way fares offered by Cebu Pacific for these new routes from CDO?

Cebu Pacific offers its lowest all-in one-way year-round fares from CDO at P1,806 to Bacolod. The fare from CDO to Tagbilaran is P1,235, providing cost-effective travel options.

What is the primary benefit of these new direct flights for travellers from Visayas and Mindanao?

The main benefit is improved connectivity, as these direct flights eliminate the need for travellers to pass through major hubs like Manila or Cebu. This offers a more straightforward and efficient travel option.

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