Cebu Pacific (CEB) has released its latest traffic report, revealing a significant 33.4% year-over-year increase in passenger volume for January 2025. The airline carried 2.6 million passengers during the month, driven by strong demand around the New Year holiday period and an expanded route network.
Domestic Market Expansion
Domestic passenger traffic surged 34.6% compared to January 2024, supported by a 37.0% increase in seat capacity. The seat load factor (SLF) for domestic flights stood at 87%, reflecting sustained demand and efficient capacity utilization. CEB’s domestic network has expanded from 68 routes in 2024 to 84 routes in 2025, with weekly flights rising by 29% to 2,912 from 2,260 in the same period last year.
Strong International Growth
International passenger traffic also saw robust growth, increasing 29.9% year-over-year. This growth was fueled by a 17.0% rise in seat capacity, leading to an 8.4 percentage point improvement in SLF to 85.1%. CEB’s international network has expanded to 40 routes from 36 in the previous year, with weekly flights rising 16% to 648 from 561.
Strategic Network and Capacity Expansion
CEB’s overall network now spans 124 routes, up from 104 a year ago. The airline’s efforts to enhance capacity and introduce new routes have contributed to healthy load factors, particularly in international markets, where demand outpaced seat growth.
“January traffic saw strong passenger demand, fueled by holiday travel and the airline’s network and capacity expansion over the past year,” said Alexander Lao, President and Chief Commercial Officer of CEB. “Throughout this year, we are committed to optimizing our capacity to meet rising consumer demand while managing ongoing engine and supply chain challenges.”
As Cebu Pacific continues its expansion, it remains focused on maintaining operational efficiency and addressing industry-wide challenges to sustain its growth momentum in 2025.
