Cebu Pacific cutting May flights, won’t affect profitability

April 30, 2019

Cebu Pacific on Tuesday said flight cancellations would not have significant impact on its operations and profitability.

Cebu Pacific said it will be reducing about 10 flights a day out of a daily operations of 400 flights for May.

The airline is reviewing adjustments required for June and beyond.

“Over the past few days, Cebu Pacific has seen an unprecedented level of disruption to its operations, and its passengers are experiencing extended delays and some on-the-spot cancellations,” Cebu Pacific said.

“To create space in its schedule for operational recovery, minimize rolling delays and give passengers the chance to make alternate travel plans, CEB has to temporarily reduce the number of its flights given the current operating conditions, particularly in its Manila hub,” it added.

Cebu Pacific said its priority is to assist disrupted passengers and fly them to their destinations soonest.

“CEB is working with the airport authorities, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to make things better for our passengers,” it added..

Meanwhile, the Manila International Airport Authority supported the efforts of Cebu Pacific to rationalize flight operations to improve on-time performance and sustainably reduce passenger inconvenience.

Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade reminded Cebu Pacific and airport authorities that appropriate assistance is given to affected passengers.

“Airlines haul make sure that the Air Passenger Bill of Rights is strictly observed. All necessary assistance should be given to passengers,” he added. DMS