Cebu Pacific sets new record for passengers flown in 1 day
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Cebu Pacific said Monday it broke its own record for the most number of passengers flown in a single day, as summer season demand boosted traffic.
The Gokongwei-led airline said it flew 65,298 on May 7, breaking the previous record of 64,684 on Dec. 27, 2016. The new record was set on 395 flights to 37 domestic and 26 international destinations.
“As summer peak season reaches full swing, we are seeing more tourists going on vacation,” said Cebu Pacific vice president for corporate affairs JR Mantaring.
Mantaring said the growing number of meetings, conferences and exhibitions helped drive passenger traffic.
The country’s largest airline said it had 53-percent market share in the first 3 months of 2018, during which it flew 4.9 million passengers.
Questions & Answers
Q.What was the previous record for passengers flown in a single day, and when was it set?
What was the previous record for passengers flown in a single day, and when was it set?
The airline's previous record was 64,684 passengers. This record was set on 27 December 2016. The new record surpassed this by just over 600 passengers, reflecting continued growth in demand for air travel.
Q.How many flights were operated and what was the breakdown of destinations on the record-setting day?
How many flights were operated and what was the breakdown of destinations on the record-setting day?
On the record-setting day, Cebu Pacific operated 395 flights. These flights served a total of 63 destinations, comprising 37 domestic locations within the country and 26 international routes to various countries.
Q.What reasons did Cebu Pacific give for the increase in passenger traffic?
What reasons did Cebu Pacific give for the increase in passenger traffic?
Cebu Pacific attributed the boost in passenger traffic to several factors. These included the summer peak season driving more tourists to take holidays, and a growing number of meetings, conferences, and exhibitions.
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