BUDGET carrier Cebu Pacific said on Wednesday it has resumed its jet operations at the Bicol International Airport.
Cebu Pacific Chief Commercial Officer Xander Lao said the carrier decided to redeploy its Airbus A320 for its Legazpi operations to offer more seats in time for the summer peak travel period.
“Since the new airport opened in October last year, we have been operating our 78-seater ATR or turbo propeller type aircraft. The addition of jet flights will enable Cebu Pacific to serve more passengers with our Airbus fleet while continuously contributing to tourism and economic growth of the Bicol region,” he said.
The carrier currently flies up to five times daily on the Manila – Legazpi – Manila route. It also operates flights between Cebu and Legazpi up to four times weekly, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Cebu Pacific operates the widest domestic network in the Philippines covering 34 destinations, on top of its 14 international destinations. Its 76-strong fleet, one of the youngest in the world, includes two dedicated ATR freighters.
The airline reported a 200-percent surge in its average daily flights for both domestic and international combined – from about 100 flights per day in 2020, to about 300 in March.