Reaches 86.5% Seat Load Factor

Cebu Pacific (CEB) reported strong performance in its January 2025 traffic report, with 2.6 million passengers flown, marking a 33.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The airline’s seat load factor (SLF) also saw an improvement, reaching 86.5%, up from 85.1% in January 2024. In addition, CEB expanded its seat capacity by 31.2% to meet growing demand.

Domestic traffic was a key driver of the growth, rising 34.6% compared to January 2024, supported by a 37.0% increase in available seats. Domestic SLF reached 87%, fueled by robust demand during the New Year holiday period and the introduction of additional flight frequencies and new routes throughout 2024. CEB’s domestic network has grown to 84 routes, up from 68 last year, with 2,912 weekly flights—a 29% increase from the previous year’s 2,260 flights.

International passenger traffic also saw significant growth, rising 29.9% year-over-year on a 17.0% increase in seat capacity. The international SLF grew by 8.4 percentage points, reaching 85.1%. CEB’s international network has expanded to 40 routes, up from 36 last year, with 648 weekly flights, a 16% increase from the previous year’s 561 weekly flights.

“January’s traffic performance reflects strong passenger demand, particularly during the holiday season, alongside the growth of our network and capacity over the past year. With our expanded network now covering 124 routes, up from 104 in the same period last year, we’ve seen healthy load factors across both domestic and international travel. We remain focused on optimizing capacity to meet rising demand, while also managing challenges related to engine and supply chain issues,” said Alexander Lao, President and Chief Commercial Officer of Cebu Pacific.