MANILA—Cebu Pacific (CEB) reported a P8.5 billion net income for the second quarter of 2025, citing robust passenger growth and improved operational efficiency as key drivers.

The Gokongwei-led airline said it flew 7 million passengers during the period, a 16 percent increase from last year, with both domestic and international markets showing double-digit growth.

Domestic traffic climbed 14 percent to over 5.1 million passengers, while international traffic surged 23 percent to 1.8 million, fueled by the April Easter holiday and a strong peak travel season. The increased demand pushed CEB’s seat load factor to 85.9 percent, significantly boosting revenues across the business.

For the first half of the year, CEB reported PHP63.3 billion in total revenue, a 23 percent increase year-on-year. Passenger volume rose 21 percent to 14 million, lifting passenger revenue by 24 percent to PHP44.2 billion.

The airline also recorded a 17 percent rise in flight frequency. By mid-year, CEB was operating more than 3,300 weekly flights across 124 routes with a fleet of 99 aircraft.

CEB’s operating income for the first half reached PHP7.9 billion, up 44 percent compared to the same period in 2024. Net income stood at PHP9 billion, soaring 153 percent from PHP3.5 billion year-on-year.

“These results for the second quarter and first half of 2025 reflect the returns from our strategic investments in fleet and network expansion along with the sustained demand for air travel,” CEB chief executive officer Michael Szucs said in a statement. (PNA)