Cebu Pacific is acquiring three more aircraft as it strengthens its Clark hub by operating a combined 13 domestic and international destinations.
The Gokongwei-led airline said the aircraft are on top of the 10 new Airbus NEOs set for delivery this year to expand its fleet.
“We are excited to reestablish our presence in such an important gateway that will boost accessibility and connectivity for the traveling public,” said Xander Lao, Cebu Pacific president and chief commercial officer.
“Furthermore, it allows us to boost our third operating hub in the Philippines that will help generate economic opportunities to support the country’s growth agenda,” he added.
Data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show that every job in the air transport industry supports 29 other jobs in tourism, supply chain and related sectors.
With Cebu Pacific hiring at least 140 pilots, cabin crew, and on-ground staff for its Clark hub, this means more than 4,000 jobs for the locals are produced.
“Clark International Airport (CRK) and Cebu Pacific are committed to delivering a seamless and hassle-free travel experience to our passengers,” Noel Manakil, president and CEO at LIPAD, the private consortium that manages Clark International Airport, said.
“With the resumption of pre-pandemic Cebu Pacific flights and the introduction of new routes, travelers may now seamlessly connect international and domestic destinations from this world-class terminal,” he added.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) lauded the airline’s initiative to bolster its Clark operations.
“This would steer the transport sector, specifically the aviation industry, toward full recovery. The increased connectivity from Clark will also help develop the station as a premiere hub for aviation and international logistics in the Asia-Pacific region,” Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said.
To encourage more Filipinos to travel, Cebu Pacific is launching a special seat sale on all domestic and international destinations that will allow travelers to book flights to and from Clark from February 27 to March 1, 2023, for as low as P1 one-way base fare, exclusive of surcharges and fees.
Travel period is from April 21 to October 29, 2023.
