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6 September, 2024

Cebu Pacific celebrates a decade of Sydney-Manila route with daily flight service

Edited by Travel Weekly

Philippines carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) has announced the launch of a daily service between Sydney and Manila following the marking of the 10th anniversary of the route. Sydney Airport is now the only location in Australia to offer a daily service to the Philippines capital.

The daily flights which will commence on 1 December 2024 will significantly enhance capacity on the route with flights due to operate on CEB’s high-density and more fuel-efficient Airbus A330neo aircraft, configured with 459 Economy Class seats.

Airbus NEOs are the latest-generation aircraft that burn 15 per cent less fuel per flight and produce less noise compared to the previous generation. The reduction in fuel consumption leads to a corresponding reduction in aircraft carbon emissions.

With the commencement of CEB’s daily service in December, Sydney Airport now has the greatest capacity to the Philippines in Australia and will increase seat capacity from Sydney into Manila by 44 per cent of December 2019 levels, with 3,213 weekly seats.

To celebrate the increased capacity, CEB is launching a sale from 6-10 September allowing passengers from Sydney to book their flights to Manila for as low as AU$209 one-way all-in fare1 – perfect for those who want to plan their visit to the Philippines during the warm summer months.

A Cebu Pacific Airbus A330-941 plane, powering down the main north-south runway of Sydney Kingsford-Smith Airport before heading to Manila.

“We are proud to be the only airport in Australia offering a daily service to Manila, provides passengers with unprecedented choice and convenience when traveling to Sydney,” Sydney Airport CEO, Scott Charlton, said.

“This new route not only strengthens our ties with the Philippines but also offers passengers seamless access to Manila, opening a world of opportunities for business and leisure alike. We are thrilled to support Cebu Pacific in delivering this valuable service and look forward to the positive impact it will have on both our communities.”

CEB began its Sydney-Manila operations on 9 September 2014. Since then, it has become one of the most popular international routes that the airline serves.

“We are thrilled to be expanding our network at Sydney Airport. This development is a testament to our commitment to enhancing global connectivity and providing greater convenience for our passengers from Australia,” CEB president and CCO Xander Lao said.

“The Philippines is home to a wide variety of sights and activities suited to every type of traveller. With our widest domestic network and value-for-money fares, we hope more visitors from Sydney will be able to explore the pristine beaches, delectable cuisines, and colourful festivals of the Philippines.”

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Feature image: Nigel Coghlan.

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