We operate only one type of aircraft. We keep our operations very simple, thus reducing operating costs. In turn, we pass the savings to our customers. It will add two more aircraft this year, a move that Gokongwei says would help achieve greater economies of scale and higher profitability. Cebu Pacific flies from Manila to five major cities, including Cebu in the central Philippines and Davao down south.
Passengers give up such frills as hot meals, but seem to gain in punctuality.
We have the highest on-time reliability in the Philippines right now, claims Gokongwei. On average, nearly seven of ten flights were on time last year. Partly because it flies to so many destinations, PAL flights do not always leave on time. PAL, goes the joke, stands for Plane Always Late. PAL has cut fares to some destinations.