Cebu Pacific increases capacity to KUL

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Cebu Pacific increases capacity to Kuala Lumpur by almost 20%

 

Cebu Pacific (CEB), will increase the capacity of its Manila-Kuala Lumpur service by almost 20% with the upgrade of the 150-seater A319 aircraft utilized for this route. Beginning November 3, 2007, CEB will use a 179-seater A320 aircraft to fly four times weekly to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

CEB started its four times weekly Manila-Kuala Lumpur service last November 30, 2006. Since then, it has maintained an average passenger load of more than 80%. CEB is the only Filipino airline operating in the Philippines–Malaysian market.

 

CEB hopes to carry more passengers to Kuala Lumpur especially with the continued support of the Malaysian Tourism Board. Aside from offering the lowest fares to Malaysia from Manila, CEB has implemented joint programs with the Malaysian Tourism Board in preparation for the 50th Grand Independence celebration of Malaysia.

 

“We’re very encouraged by both the loads for Kuala Lumpur and the continued support extended by Tourism Malaysia. We are confident that our joint efforts will further strengthen this route and the additional capacity will be filled-up quickly,” said Candice Iyog, CEB VP for Marketing and Product.

 

Eva Carmona, Tourism Malaysia Marketing Manager said, “We are very pleased that CEB will increase its capacity after barely a year in operation. This will surely allow more Filipinos and tourists to visit Malaysia as it celebrates its 50th year of independence. We hope that many will avail of CEB’s year round low fare offering so that they can spend less on air travel and more on their business and leisure activities.”

 

“Now that we have more seats available for this route, it also means that we have more low fares to offer our guests.” Iyog added.

 

The lowest ‘Go’ fare to Kuala Lumpur starts from P1, 499 one-way. This is exclusive of applicable surcharges and government tax. The best way to buy tickets is though CEB’s website (cebupacificair.com).

 

Now in its 12th year, CEB has the youngest fleet in the Philippines with an average age of just over one year. CEB operates 14 brand new Airbus aircraft to its 20 domestic and soon to be 12 international destinations with the addition of Shanghai, Xiamen, Guangzhou, and Macau in the next quarter.

 

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