MANILA – Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) carried 2.1 million passengers in October 2025, slightly down 1 percent compared to the same month last year.
The airline’s seat load factor (SLF) — a measure of how full its flights are — was 79.3 percent, a slight dip from 80.5 percent in October 2024.
Breaking it down, domestic travel saw a 4.5-percent decrease, with seat capacity down 6.1 percent, resulting in a domestic SLF of 82.5 percent. On the brighter side, international traffic rose 10.7 percent, with a 22.2-percent increase in seat capacity.
“October reflected our active capacity management,” said CEB Chief Financial Officer Mark Cezar. “We navigated ongoing supply chain challenges, especially related to Pratt & Whitney engines, and weather-related disruptions.”
Cezar explained that capacity growth was intentionally moderated to maintain operational stability ahead of the busy travel season.
“November is seeing similar headwinds and moderation,” he added, “but we will return to double-digit capacity growth in December and January.”
Looking at the bigger picture, Cebu Pacific has flown over 22 million passengers in the first 10 months of 2025, marking a 12.3-percent increase from 19.6 million in 2024.
Domestic travel grew 10.8 percent to 16.4 million passengers, while international passengers surged 17 percent to 5.6 million, highlighting strong recovery and growing demand for both local and overseas travel.
Despite operational challenges, Cebu Pacific continues to navigate turbulence with strategic planning, keeping passengers moving safely and efficiently toward their destinations.
