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Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is welcoming the Chinese New Year with a special seat sale, giving travelers the sign they’ve been waiting for to book their next 2026 getaway. From February 16 – 20, travelers may book flights to select domestic and international destinations for as low as PHP 88 one-way base fare, exclusive of fees and surcharges — until seats last. The travel period runs from April 1 to October 31, 2026, perfect for summer getaways, mid-year breaks, and early planning for long weekends. For local trips, travelers can fly to Boracay to enjoy its powdery white sand beaches and various water activities, or head to Bohol to see the Chocolate Hills, cruise along the Loboc River , and explore centuries-old heritage sites. For those looking to travel abroad, Bangkok offers a mix of street food adventures and bustling markets, while Hong Kong features theme parks, shopping districts...

Cebu Pacific is now working with the National Bureau of Investigation ( NBI ) to identify unauthorized sellers of its flights who are using fraudulent or stolen credit cards.   Aside from the NBI, Cebu Pacific is also coordinating with other authorities such as the Department of Trade and Industry ( DTI ) and Civil Aeronautics Board ( CAB ) to warn the public against booking flights through unauthorized channels.   Cebu Pacific has cancelled bookings that were purchased using fraudulent or stolen credit cards as confirmed by their partner banks. Following an investigation, the airline determined that certain individuals used these cards to book Cebu Pacific flights, which were subsequently converted into Travel Funds . These Travel Funds were then used to illegally resell flights through unauthorized channels. Passengers affected by the cancelled bookings have been sent notifications and are advised to book new flights th...

Ce bu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading carrier, is giving every Juan an early Christmas gift as it brings back its trademark Piso Sale in time for the BER months. From September 7 to 10, 2023, CEB travelers can book their flights to select domestic destinations including Bacolod, Cebu, Iloilo, Kalibo, and Laoag, and international destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Macau, Seoul, Singapore, and Taipei for as low as PHP 1 one-way base fare, exclusive of surcharges and other fees. The travel period will be from April 1 to August 31, 2024 , allowing passengers to book ahead and score value-for-money fares. Aside from the Piso Sale, the airline is also offering a special 27% discount on CEB Transfers for all its routes serving Boracay, making travel to one of the world’s best island resorts much easier and more affordable. CEB currently flies to Boracay 8x daily from Manila, 2x daily from Cebu, and 6x weekly fr...

T hey never learn. On Wednesday, a man was sent to jail after cracking a joke to a flight attendant that he's carrying a bag containing a bomb, according to a radio report. Surigao businessman Arnold Go, 42, was at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport and on board Cebu Pacific Flight 5J223 bound for Butuan City when a flight attendant requested him to place his hand-carried bag into the baggage compartment just above his head. Go said he cannot do so because his bag contains an explosive device. The flight attendant was quick to react. She ran to the cockpit and informed the pilot. Airport authorities arrived, arrested Go and immediately hauled him off the plane. It was later learned that the bag did not contain any bomb. Go will be charged with violation of Presidential Decree 1727, often referred to as the "Anti-bomb Joke Law" with penalty of 5 years imprisonment or a fine of P40,000 or both. Just last year, Kim Castillo, an OFW from Dubai, was also...