Sun, Feb 05, 2012
Airline To Use Aircraft For New Long-Haul Flights
The largest low cost carrier from the Philippines is set to
become a new A330 operator, following an announcement that it has
selected the aircraft for new long haul services. Cebu Pacific
(CEB) plans to acquire up to eight leased aircraft for the new
operation, which will begin in the third quarter of 2013.
The long range capability of the A330 will enable CEB to offer
direct services from Manila to markets in Australia, the Middle
East, and parts of Europe, as well as to the US. The airline will
configure the aircraft in single class layout seating just over 400
passengers.
“The A330-300 will give us the lowest cost per seat,
allowing us to drive long-haul fares 35% lower than those currently
offered by other airlines, and as much as 80% lower when CEB offers
promo fares. This aircraft type is very well suited to the kind of
network we want to build and the routes we want to launch,”
said Lance Gokongwei, CEB President and CEO. “As CEB develops
long-haul routes and opens new destinations for a Philippine flag
carrier, we will be creating an important enabler for increased
trade, tourism and foreign investment.”
CEB is a major customer for the A320 Family, having ordered over
70 aircraft from Airbus. It currently operates 10 A319s and 19
A320s on its existing domestic and regional network, with another
23 A320s and 30 A321neo aircraft on order for future delivery.
(Image provided by Airbus)
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