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CEBU Pacific (CEB) announced on Monday that it is suspending direct Davao-Bangkok-Davao (DVO-BKK-DVO) flights starting April 13.

In a statement, the low-cost airline said it will implement temporary network adjustments, including frequency reductions and international flight cancellations due to the rising fuel prices caused by the Middle East conflict.

The DVO-BKK-DVO with flight number 5G5964/5965 will be suspended from April 13 until Oct. 23.

Cebu Pacific offered the direct flight, which started last October 2024, operating three times a week.

“We understand that these changes may disrupt travel plans, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience,” The airline said.

The following routes will also face suspensions:

The Iloilo – Bangkok (Don Mueang) – Iloilo service (Flights 5J 5970 / 5971) is suspended from April 17 to October 24, 2026.
For the Iloilo – Singapore corridor, Flight 5J 283 is suspended from June 15 to October 23, 2026, while the return Singapore – Iloilo Flight 5J 284 is suspended from June 16 to October 24, 2026
The Clark – Hanoi – Clark route (Flights 5J 5872 / 5873) will be suspended between May 2 and October 25, 2026.

In addition to these suspensions, several routes will experience frequency reductions:

The Cebu – Singapore flight (5J 547) will be reduced from 7x to 5x weekly on Thursdays and Saturdays between April 16 and October 24, 2026, while the return Singapore – Cebu flight (5J 548) will see the same reduction on Fridays and Sundays from April 17 to October 25, 2026.
The Manila – Jakarta – Manila route (Flights 5J 759 / 760) will decrease from 7x to 4x weekly between April 14 and October 25, 2026.
For the Manila – Kuala Lumpur sector, Flight 5J 501 will be reduced from 7x to 5x weekly on Wednesdays and Fridays from April 15 to October 23, 2026, while Flight 5J 502 (Kuala Lumpur – Manila) will follow suit on Thursdays and Saturdays from April 16 to October 24, 2026.

Long-haul services are also affected, with the Manila – Melbourne service (5J 049) and its return Melbourne – Manila flight (5J 050) reduced from 5x to 4x weekly, specifically on May 14 and 28, and May 15 and 29, respectively

Meanwhile, Manila – Sydney route (5J 039) will drop from 7x to 5x weekly on May 4, 8, 13, 17, 22, 27, and 31, with the Sydney – Manila return (5J 040) adjusted on May 5, 9, 14, 18, 23, 28, and June 1.

Affected passengers can either get free rebooking, convert to travel fund, or get a refund through the Manage Booking portal on the CEB website

“These network adjustments have been carefully implemented to address the current impact, with the rest of our network expected to operate as scheduled,” it added.

MARKING three decades of democratizing air travel in the Philippines, Cebu Pacific officially kicked off its 30th anniversary on Jan. 23 at the Manila Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom. The event, aptly titled “Ang Travel Vibes,” transported guests back to the 90s—the period when the airline took its maiden flight—with a nostalgic program that highlighted 90s pop culture.

Hosted by actress, singer, and 90s icon Jolina Magdangal, alongside Zia Marquez, the program showcased a retrospective journey of the airline’s transformation from a bold newcomer into a market leader.

*Program host Jolina Magdangal serenades Cebuano content creator Carlo Olano*

The kickoff celebration featured insights from the airline’s executives regarding the human stories behind their triumph. Candice Iyog, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, emphasized that the airline has remained successful by staying true to its original goal of bringing flight within reach of the common Filipino.

”We look back at our journey, one that has been fueled by a commitment to provide a value service to everyone who ever dreamed of taking a flight to find work, to see family, to explore new places, and to seek new opportunities,” Iyog said during her address. “Behind these 30 years is not just growth, but a belief that travel is a key enabler to commerce, communities, and connection. And behind that belief are people.”

Chief marketing and customer experience officer Candice Iyog

This sentiment was echoed by president and chief commercial officer Xander Lao, who reminisced about the airline’s humble beginnings before highlighting its record-breaking performance.

In 2025, Cebu Pacific flew close to 27 million passengers, marking the highest volume in both the airline’s and Philippine aviation’s history. This achievement is a stark contrast to its first year of operations back in 2007, when the airline flew just five and a half million passengers, illustrating an exponential trajectory of growth.

”Every flight carries more than just passengers, but rather it carries hopes, reunions, firsts, and futures,” Lao added. “At Cebu Pacific, growth isn’t just measured in aircraft or destinations—it’s really measured in the number of dreams we help take flight.”

The airline’s 30-year history is punctuated by several industry-defining milestones. Since its first Manila-Cebu flight in 1996, Cebu Pacific has consistently broken barriers in the country, especially when it pioneered the “low-fare, great value” model.

In the mid-2000s, the airline introduced e-ticketing and revolutionized the industry with its signature “piso sale”, making air travel accessible to millions who had never flown before.

*Davao Team placed 2nd runner up in the Galawang 90s Dance Off*

By 2013, the airline expanded its reach into long-haul territory with flights to the Middle East, and it has since become a leader in sustainability by integrating fuel-efficient aircraft into its fleet.

Today, Cebu Pacific operates a vast network covering dozens of domestic and international destinations, continuing its legacy as the “everyJuan’s airline” while setting its sights on further global expansion.

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