Several Reasons to Fly with Cebu Pacific
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Cebu Pacific Air is a budget Filipino airline that came into operation in 1996 and is popularly known as Cebu Pacific. The airline has its main operational base at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Philippines from where it conducts both domestic and international flights to several countries in the Middle East and as well as in Asia. Both in Asia and Middle East, it has an extensive network of flights to cover almost every major city in the region. Beyond that, it also operates flights between Manila to Sydney (Australia) and Guam (United States).
The airline serves everyone in the same way, and in all the 48 aircraft it has, you can witness the same seats, same quality of food, same entertainment options, and economy class traveling facilities. Cebu Pacific has its secondary operational bases at Francisco Bangoy International Airport, Iloilo International Airport, Clark International Airport, Kalibo International Airport and Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Cebu Pacific operates widely within Philippines, and it is known to be the second most important carrier service in Philippines. Pacific Cebu made way for the world’s largest low cost carrier service alliance, Value Alliance in 2016. Reasons to fly with Cebu Pacific are many.
Reasonably Cheap Rates
With one of the most basic economy class set up in all of its flights, that is all the four types of aircrafts which the airline runs, it allows you to avail cheap air travel. Cebu pacific operates 4 types of aircrafts for various routes, which includes Airbus A319-100, Airbus 320-200, ATR 72-500 and Airbus 330 – 300, all of which have similar economy class seating. This is the reason probably why people prefer traveling with Cebu Air more than others. Compared to many other budget airline services of the world, Cebu Air also offers a streamlined level of service in all its aircrafts and routes, whether international or domestic.
Unique Entertainment System
Unlike other modern airlines, entertainment in Cebu pacific is not limited to a huge gallery of movies, interactive video games, etc. The airline offers an in-flight magazine ‘Smile’ as well as in-flight Wi-Fi connection. It also offers a unique entertainment to keep the passengers engaged and entertained by conducting spontaneous quizzes. Winners of the quiz are awarded with gifts. Apart from this, you can also get a Wi-Fi kit from Cebu Pacific, which allows you to have uninterrupted 4G connection throughout the journey.
Comfortable Seats
Cebu Pacific has economy class configuration in all of its flights, and therefore there is not much variation in seats with respect to comfort. In all the ATR, A320 & A321 flights, you can avail the Premium seats, which are located in the front row, beside the exit row with added leg room. Moreover, these seats are offered to customers availing the Priority Boarding facility in most international flights. Among the economy class seats, there are two more types, that is, standard plus and standard seats. While the front cabin seats are standard plus, with a bit of more space, the rest are designated as basic standard ones. However, the advantage which makes Cebu Pacific journey comfortable is their pre-seat selection service, which can be done through Cleartrip. So, whether you are traveling alone, as a couple or in a group, you can pick your own seats as per your personal preference and comfort level.
Healthy and Tasty In-flight Meals
Cebu Pacific has recently launched all new menus for their in flight meals and the exclusive pre-order facility. You can pre-order your meal preference while you book your flight tickets at Cleartrip or even until 24hrs prior to the scheduled departure of your flight. The best part about pre-booking your CEB meal is that it can help you to bag in savings up to PHP50 as well as exciting discounts on Cleartrip. Cebu Pacific allows you to pre order up to two meals for each domestic as well as short-haul flight, and in case of long haul flights, you can book as many as four meals. All the meals offered on board are particularly HALAL certified. Miascor-Gate Gourmet Philippines has been into partnership in providing on-board meals in Cebu Pacific flights. Some of the exclusive picks from the pre order meals collections include Chicken Sisig, Ube Langka Croissant, Chicken Inasal, Fish Escabeche, Beef Pares, Beef Kare-kare, Shrimp Alfonso Pasta, etc.
In spite of being a low cost carrier, Cebu Pacific offers delicious and quality food. You can not only pre order your meals, but also book one on board as well where you are generally served with light snacks like chocolate chips, cup noodles, and welcome drinks. However, when you are buying on-board food, it is subject to availability. That is why it is advised to pre-order your meals a few hours before your flight departure. One of the most impressive improvements in respect to the meal services offered by the airline includes its effort of integrating eco-friendly utensils and compostable polylactic acid based cutleries.
Generous Baggage Allowance
Every flight ticket comes with a checked baggage allowance of one bag of maximum 32kgs. However, if you are carrying a baby, or are traveling with an aged person or a handicapped one, then baby strollers or walking canes are allowed and checked for free. For those with extra luggage exceeding the free baggage allowance limit, you can buy prepaid luggage up to 4 hours prior to the scheduled departure of the flight.
In general, each passenger is allowed two hand carry baggage for the cabin, one of which can be weigh up to seven kilograms which needs to be within the dimensions of 56cm x 36cm x 23cm. Your hand carry bag in such cases needs to fit within the overhead bag carriage space. Most wheeled cabin bags as well as backpacks come within this dimension. Apart from this, you are also allowed to carry another hand bag in flight cabin with maximum dimension limit of 35cm x 20cm x 20cm like ladies purses, handbags, side bags, office bags or laptop bags.
Unmatched Hospitality
Last but not the least, one of the leading reasons of flying with Cebu Pacific is the hospitality they offer. Starting from the ground staff at check in counter to baggage checking, air hostesses to other staff, Cebu Pacific undoubtedly meets the travel tagline of Filipino “It’s more fun in the Philippines”, with their humble attitude and smiling faces. The air hostesses take up added initiative in entertaining you in flight with quizzes, interactions as well as polite helping attitude.
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