Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading low-cost carrier, has been named Asia’s Low-Cost Airline of the Year by the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), a prestigious global authority in aviation research and analysis. The recognition underscores the airline’s exceptional performance, innovation, and commitment to making air travel more affordable and accessible across the region.
The CAPA Asia-Pacific Aviation Awards for Excellence celebrate airlines that demonstrate outstanding strategic leadership, sustainable growth, and significant industry impact. Unlike customer survey-based awards, CAPA’s honors are determined through independent research and analysis by an international panel of aviation experts.
“We are deeply honored to receive this award from CAPA. It recognizes the passion and commitment of every Cebu Pacific employee who works hard each day to make flying safe, affordable, and accessible for our passengers. As we expand our reach, our purpose remains clear — to connect people and communities, and to help fuel tourism and economic growth across the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific,” according to Mike Szucs, CEB Chief Executive Officer.
Cebu Pacific stood out among regional low-cost carriers for its record-breaking passenger growth and strong financial performance throughout 2025. From January to September 2025, the airline carried nearly 20 million passengers, representing a 13.9% increase from 17.5 million in 2024. Domestic traffic grew 12.7% to 14.9 million passengers, while international traffic rose 17.7% to 5.1 million passengers. The carrier achieved an average seat load factor of 84.8%, with total capacity increasing by 14% to 23.5 million seats over the same period.
These achievements reflect the strength of Cebu Pacific’s low-cost business model, which has played a pivotal role in democratizing air travel in the Philippines. By maintaining competitive fares, introducing new routes, and expanding connectivity to underserved destinations, the airline continues to enable millions of Filipinos to travel by air, many for the first time.
To support its growth, Cebu Pacific recently announced a historic fleet expansion, ordering up to 152 Airbus A321neo aircraft — the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history. This move aligns with the airline’s long-term sustainability goals and its strategy to modernize operations with more fuel-efficient, next-generation jets.
Currently, Cebu Pacific operates flights to 37 domestic and 26 international destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, reinforcing its position as one of the leading budget carriers in the region.