Cebu Pacific (CEB) continued its upward climb in June 2025, flying 2.2 million passengers across its domestic and international network—a solid 7.9% increase compared to June last year.
Though the airline’s seat load factor (SLF) slightly dipped to 87.5% from 88.3% a year ago, the carrier boosted its overall seat capacity by 8.8%, signaling continued confidence in travel demand.
On the home front, domestic travel remained a key growth driver. CEB flew more passengers within the Philippines in June, up 7.3% year-on-year, with the seat load factor reaching an impressive 92.1%—a strong indicator of robust demand despite an earlier start to the academic year this June.
International traffic also soared, recording a 9.7% jump compared to June 2024. This came on the back of a 14.2% increase in international seat capacity. The SLF for international routes, however, slipped to 76.1%, reflecting the rapid expansion of seats as Cebu Pacific continues to connect more international destinations beyond Metro Manila.
Record-breaking first half of 2025
From January to June 2025, CEB flew 13.9 million passengers—an impressive 20.8% increase from 11.5 million in the same period last year. Domestic passenger volume surged to 10.4 million (+20.4%), while international passengers reached 3.5 million (+22.3%). The airline’s average SLF across the network stood at 85.4%, supported by a 20.6% jump in total seat capacity to 16.3 million.
Cebu Pacific eyes Q4 growth amid engine, supply chain adjustments
Cebu Pacific president and chief commercial officer Xander Lao attributed the strong performance to resilient travel demand, even as the industry adjusts to seasonal changes and logistical challenges.
“Despite the academic calendar shift and engine supply chain issues, our network has shown remarkable resilience,” Lao said. “Domestic routes continue to lead with over 92% load factor, and international expansion remains a key growth area, particularly with our push to connect more cities outside of Metro Manila to the rest of Asia.”
Lao added that the airline trimmed capacity in late June to match the seasonal dip in travel and address ongoing engine and supply chain challenges. However, he assured that seat growth is expected to hold steady through the third quarter and pick up again by the fourth quarter of 2025.
With a strong first half and eyes set on expanding international routes and optimizing fleet utilization, Cebu Pacific is poised to maintain its position as the Philippines’ leading budget carrier.