The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB) marked another milestone as it flew its 150 millionth passenger since starting operations in 1996.
Cebu Pacific’s 150 millionth passenger identified as Mr. Alfredo Cruz (center), boarded Cebu Pacific flight 5J 397 from Manila to Cagayan de Oro on October 20, 2017. Cruz was congratulated by DOTr Sec. Art Tugade and Cebu Pacific Pres & CEO Lance Gokongwei (7th and 5th from left, respectively), along with (L-R) Michael Ivan Shau, Vice President, Airport Services; Candice Iyog, Vice President, Marketing and Distribution; Atty JR Mantaring, Vice President, Corporate Affairs; DOT Asec Ricky Alegre; DTI Asec Art Boncato; CaptSkee Tamayo, DOTr Usec. for Aviation; Alex Reyes, Vice President, Cargo; Alexander Lao, Pres. & CEO of Cebgo; & Capt Jim Sydiongco, CAAP Director-General (photo supplied)
The 150 millionth passenger was identified as Mr. Alfredo Cruz, who boarded Cebu Pacific flight 5J 397 from Manila to Cagayan de Oro on October 20, 2017.
Cruz received 150,000 points from GetGo, the lifestyle rewards program by Cebu Pacific. The points are equivalent to between 20 to 25 round trip flights on CEB. The points and free flights can be shared with family and friends.
“It’s our job to create a lot of memories and experience for our wonderful guests, it’s like we’ve created 150 million life experiences since we started in our very humble way 20 years ago. We’ve celebrated many milestones and today is one of our proudest milestones,” said Lance Gokongwei, President and CEO of Cebu Pacific.
From January to June 2017, Cebu Pacific has flown 10.09 million passengers, and aims to carry a total of 20 million passengers for the whole year.