Cebu Pacific receives highest ranking for safety
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Cebu Pacific has now achieved the highest ranking for safety with 7-stars from the world’s only safety and product rating agency AirlineRatings.com
After careful evaluation and feedback from the airline and aviation industry AirlineRatings.com has upgraded its seven-star safety rating system to give more importance to IOSA and this move elevates Cebu Pacific up to 7-stars – the highest ranking.
IOSA – the International Air Transport Association Operation Safety Audit – was first introduced in 2003 to curb the disturbing trend in airline accidents that could be attributed to simple processes and maintenance programs.
Since it was introduced airlines that have completed IOSA have up to a four-fold safer safety record than airlines that do not do the audit.
In 2017, the all accident rate for airlines on the IOSA registry was nearly four times better than that of non-IOSA airlines (0.56 vs. 2.17 accidents per million flights) and it was nearly three times better over the 2012-16 period.
Of significant importance to Airlineratings.com is that the audit is done every two years and covers over 1060 parameters.
AirlineRatings.com now awards an airline that has completed IOSA three stars.
AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas congratulated Cebu Pacific on this achievement.
“Cebu Pacific has become a major part of the fabric of life in the Philippines bringing affordable travel to most,” said Thomas.
“The airline has a very modern fleet and operationally is now up there with the best.”
“Cebu Pacific has become a major part of the fabric of life in the Philippines bringing affordable travel to most,”
“That is great news for the traveling public,” said Thomas.
The rating agency has reduced the stars allocated for ICAO compliance from two to one.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was created to promote the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation throughout the world.
It sets standards and regulations necessary for aviation safety, security, efficiency, and regularity, as well as for aviation environmental protection.
It has 8 audit parameters that pertain to safety and they are; Legislation, Organization, Licensing, Operations, Airworthiness, Accident Investigation, Air Navigation Service and Aerodromes.
If the country meets between 6 and 8 of the audits one star is awarded to the airline. Five secures 1/2 star. However, if any of the criteria are below the average by less than 5 percent it is considered a pass. If the country only meets up to four criteria no star is given.
The other main criteria are; Is the airline on the European Union (EU) Blacklist; has it a fatality free record for the past 10 years and is the airline FAA (USA) endorsed?
Cebu Pacific commenced services in March 1996, initially only domestic operations but launched international operations in November 2001.
It now flies to 64 tourist/business destinations within Asia and operates 67 mainly Airbus aircraft
Cebu was the first local airline to introduce e-ticketing, prepaid excess baggage and seat selection in the Philippines.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary change AirlineRatings.com made to its rating system that led to Cebu Pacific's upgrade?
What is the primary change AirlineRatings.com made to its rating system that led to Cebu Pacific's upgrade?
AirlineRatings.com upgraded its seven-star safety rating system by giving more importance to the IOSA audit. This change means that completing the IOSA audit now awards an airline three stars, which elevated Cebu Pacific's overall rating.
Q.How much safer are airlines that complete the IOSA audit compared to those that do not?
How much safer are airlines that complete the IOSA audit compared to those that do not?
Airlines completing IOSA have a significantly better safety record. In 2017, their accident rate was nearly four times better than non-IOSA airlines, and it was nearly three times better during the 2012-16 period.
Q.What are some of the other criteria, besides IOSA, that AirlineRatings.com considers for its safety ranking?
What are some of the other criteria, besides IOSA, that AirlineRatings.com considers for its safety ranking?
Other criteria include whether the airline is on the EU Blacklist, if it has a fatality-free record for the past 10 years, and if it is FAA endorsed. ICAO compliance is also assessed, awarding stars based on meeting audit parameters.
Q.When did Cebu Pacific begin its international operations and how extensive is its current network?
When did Cebu Pacific begin its international operations and how extensive is its current network?
Cebu Pacific launched international operations in November 2001, after starting domestic services in March 1996. It now flies to 64 tourist and business destinations within Asia, operating a fleet of 67 mainly Airbus aircraft.
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