Cebu Pacific (CEB) carried over 2.5 million passengers in March 2026, an 11.5 percent increase from the same month last year.
In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the budget carrier said that overall seat load factor (SLF) increased to 82.1 percent from 81.4 percent last year while seat capacity grew by 10.6 percent.
Domestic passengers increased by 11.6 percent year-on-year on 13.7 percent higher seats, resulting in a domestic SLF of 82.5 percent. International passenger traffic, meanwhile, increased by 11.3 percent year-on-year, with seat capacity up by 2.1 percent, bringing international SLF up by 6.7 percentage points to 81 percent.
For year-to-date 2026, CEB has flown over 7.5 million passengers, marking an 8.4 percent increase from 7 million in 2025. Domestic passengers grew 7.9 percent to 5.6 million, while international passengers grew 9.8 percent to 1.9 million. SLF averaged 83.7 percent for the period, while overall capacity in seats was up by 10 percent to 9 million.
“We saw strong demand growth in March and throughout the first quarter, supported by the start of the school breaks and sustained momentum in our international segment. Load factors remained healthy across the network, reflecting disciplined capacity management,” said Mike Szucs, Chief Executive Officer of Cebu Pacific.
“For the second quarter, we are taking a cautious and measured approach amid a volatile fuel price environment. We have optimized flight frequencies where appropriate, focusing on routes with stronger demand. Importantly, we remain committed to our core mission of connecting Filipinos by providing an affordable, convenient and reliable service. With a strong financial foundation and a resilient operating model, Cebu Pacific is well positioned to navigate this environment,” he said.
