FUELED by robust passenger growth, improved operational efficiency and disciplined cost management., leading Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) reported a net income of ₱8.5 billion for the second quarter of 2025.
It was learned from CEB spokesperson Carmina Romero that the airline flew seven million passengers during the quarter, up 16% from last year, as both domestic and international markets posted double-digit growth, while domestic traffic rose 14% to over 5.1 million and international traffic jumped 23% to 1.8 million, supported by the April Easter holiday and a strong peak travel season.
Romero said this surge in demand pushed Seat Load Factor to 85.9% and significantly boosted revenues across the business.
“Passenger revenue grew 29% to ₱23.1 billion, ancillary revenue rose 16% to ₱8 billion, and cargo revenue increased 32% to ₱1.8 billion. This strong revenue performance drove operating income up 110% to ₱6 billion from ₱2.8 billion a year ago,” said Romero, adding that for the first half of 2025, Cebu Pacific generated ₱63.3 billion in total revenue, up 23% year-on-year.
She said that passenger numbers climbed 21% to 14 million, lifting passenger revenue by 24% to ₱44.2 billion, while ancillary revenue grew 19%, while cargo revenue rose 33%.
The airline’s growth was underpinned by a 17% increase in flights and a 22% rise in Available Seat Kilometers (ASK), as Cebu Pacific continued transitioning to a more fuel-efficient, higher-capacity NEO fleet. By mid-year, the airline operated over 3,300 weekly flights across 124 routes with a fleet of 99 aircraft, Romero added.
CEB, she said, ended the first half of 2025 with operating income of ₱7.9 billion, 44% higher than same period last year, while net income reached ₱9.0 billion, up 153% from ₱3.5 billion in same period last year.
Meanwhile, CEB Chief Executive Officer Michael Szucs said: “These results for the second quarter and first half of 2025 reflect the returns from our strategic investments in fleet and network expansion along with the sustained demand for air travel.”
“With the Philippines’ growing economy, favorable demographics and expanding tourism sector, we remain well positioned to drive long term growth in low-cost travel.” he added.
