CEBU PACIFIC, the Philippines’ largest budget carrier, has expanded its wide-body fleet with the arrival of its 13th Airbus A330neo aircraft, a part of efforts to spice up capability on key domestic routes.
“Being the most important A330neo operator in Asia reflects our strong commitment to enhancing connectivity across the region,” Cebu Air, Inc. Chief Business Officer Alexander G. Lao said in an announcement on Sunday. “This aircraft enables us to serve more passengers while keeping costs low, which is a key a part of our mission to supply inexpensive fares.”
The 459-seater aircraft — the third of 4 A330neos expected to reach this yr — will begin serving Manila-Puerto Princesa flights on Nov. 2, operating 4 times weekly. It’ll even be deployed on the Manila-Bohol route starting Nov. 16, with every day operations.
The A330neo is Airbus’ latest-generation widebody jet, designed for improved fuel efficiency and compatibility with sustainable aviation fuel. All Airbus aircraft are certified to operate with as much as a 50% sustainable fuel mix, aligning with Cebu Pacific’s sustainability goals.
“The arrival of a widebody A330neo in Puerto Princesa is a testament to how far our regional airports have advanced by way of readiness and operational standards,” Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Director General Raul L. Del Rosario said within the statement.
Cebu Pacific last week said it had signed a lease agreement with Bulgaria Air for 2 Airbus A320ceo aircraft to serve domestic routes between Manila and Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro from December 2025 to January 2026.
The airline flies to 37 domestic and 26 international destinations across Asia, Australia and the Middle East. — Ashley Erika O. Jose