CebPac flies 2.7M passengers in January

Cebu Pacific reported that it carried over 2.7 million passengers in January 2026, reflecting strong demand following the peak holiday season in late 2025.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the airline said this represented a 6.2 percent year-on-year increase, supported by a 9.9 percent expansion in seat capacity.

The system seat load factor (SLF) remained healthy at 83.6 percent, slightly below last year’s 86.5 percent, indicating continued strong demand absorption.

Domestic traffic grew 5.1 percent year-on-year, with a 7.9 percent increase in seats, resulting in a domestic SLF of 84.7 percent.

International passenger volumes rose 9.4 percent, with seat capacity up 15.5 percent, bringing international SLF down 4.4 percentage points to 80.7 percent.

“Cebu Pacific’s strong January 2026 performance demonstrates the resilience of underlying travel demand and the effectiveness of our capacity deployment strategy,” said Xander Lao, president and chief commercial officer of the airline.

He added: “The increase in passenger volumes across both domestic and international segments highlights the market’s confidence in our network and value proposition. As we continue to optimize fleet utilization and expand seat supply, we remain confident in our ability to capture growth opportunities, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver sustained value to our customers and stakeholders.”