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Cebu Pacific is the Philippines' largest low-cost carrier by passenger volume and fleet size, operating 100+ aircraft as of 2025. Founded in 1996, the airline pioneered budget air travel in the Philippines with its "Everyone Can Fly" philosophy and famous "Piso Fares" (one-peso sales). Headquartered at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, Cebu Pacific has transformed domestic travel in an archipelago nation of 7,600+ islands.

The airline operates 37 domestic and 26 international destinations across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Cebu Pacific became the largest Airbus A330neo operator in Asia-Pacific in 2025, using these wide-body aircraft for longer international routes to destinations like Sydney, Dubai, and Tokyo. The airline carried over 20 million passengers in the first nine months of 2025.

For travelers with flexibility and minimal baggage, Cebu Pacific delivers genuine value across the Philippines and short-haul Asia. Compare total costs including bags before assuming the base fare represents the true price.

Carry-On Allowance

Standard Allowance (free on all fares):

• 1 cabin bag: 56 x 36 x 23cm (22" x 14" x 9")
• 1 personal item: 35 x 20 x 20cm (14" x 8" x 8")
• Combined weight: 7kg maximum (strictly enforced)

Fare Type	Personal Item	Cabin Bag	Combined Weight
GO Basic	Free	Free	7kg total
GO Easy	Free	Free	7kg total
GO Flexi	Free	Free	7kg total

Strict Enforcement: Cebu Pacific weighs and measures cabin bags at check-in counters and boarding gates. If your bags exceed limits, you will be charged excess baggage fees. Fees at the airport are significantly higher than pre-booking online.

Checked Baggage

No checked bags included in GO Basic fare. GO Easy and GO Flexi include 1 x 20kg bag.

Prepaid Baggage Options (book online):

Allowance	Domestic	Short-Haul Intl	Long-Haul Intl
20kg	PHP 770 (~$14)	PHP 1,500 (~$27)	PHP 2,500 (~$45)
24kg	PHP 1,220 (~$22)	PHP 2,750 (~$49)	—
28kg	PHP 1,670 (~$30)	PHP 4,000 (~$71)	—
32kg	PHP 2,120 (~$38)	PHP 5,250 (~$94)	PHP 5,000 (~$89)

Size and Weight Limits:

• Maximum weight per bag: 32kg (strictly enforced)
• No single bag may exceed 32kg
• Allowance can be split between multiple bags

Excess Baggage (at airport):

• Domestic/Short-haul: PHP 200 per kg
• Long-haul: PHP 800 per kg

Important Notes:

• Prices increase closer to departure date
• Purchase baggage until 4 hours before departure online
• Can add/upgrade baggage via Cebu Pacific app or website after booking
• One prepaid baggage option per passenger per sector

Special Items

Item	Fee	Notes
Golf clubs	Standard	Counts toward checked allowance
Bicycle	Standard	Must be boxed
Surfboard	Standard	Counts toward checked allowance
Diving gear	Standard	Tanks must be empty
Baby stroller	Free	Gate-check available
Car seat	Free
Wheelchair	Free
Musical instruments	Cabin or checked	Cabin if fits dimensions; checked requires hard case

Economy Class (A320/A321)

Seat Specifications:

• Configuration: 3-3
• Seat pitch: 28-29" (71-74cm) - tight by industry standards
• Seat width: 17" (43cm)
• Limited recline (approximately 3")
• No power outlets or USB charging on most aircraft

A320/A321neo (newer aircraft):

• Slightly improved cabin
• Same tight seat pitch
• Configuration: 180-188 seats (A320neo) or up to 236 seats (A321neo)

Economy Class (A330-300/A330neo) - Long-Haul

Seat Specifications:

• Configuration: 3-3-3
• Seat pitch: 30" (76cm) - average for long-haul economy
• Seat width: 16.5" (42cm)
• Up to 459 seats on A330neo (high-density layout)

Note: The 3-3-3 configuration on the A330 includes one extra seat per row compared to most airlines (typically 2-4-2), making for a tighter experience.

CEB Seat Selector

Cebu Pacific offers three seat tiers:

Standard Seats:

• Middle and rear cabin
• Window or aisle selection
• From PHP 199-399 (~$4-7)

Standard Plus Seats:

• Front cabin or exit rows
• Extra legroom in exit rows
• From PHP 499-799 (~$9-14)

Premium Seats:

• First few rows
• Extra legroom
• Priority boarding
• From PHP 899+ (~$16+)

CEB Fun Cafe (In-Flight Dining)

Cebu Pacific's "CEB Fun Cafe" offers meals and drinks for purchase:

Hot Meals (from PHP 320 / ~$6):

• Char Siu Chicken
• Beef Adobo
• Pinoy Spaghetti
• Chicken Teriyaki
• Chicken Green Curry
• Vegetable Tom Yum with Rice and Quinoa

Snacks (from PHP 120 / ~$2):

• Nachos with Salsa Dip
• Cheesy Garlic Brioche
• Tuna Asado Pull-Apart
• Pan de Macaroon

Beverages (from PHP 80 / ~$1.50):

• Iced Black Coffee
• Milk Tea with Jelly
• Iced Hibiscus Lychee with Mango Popping Boba
• Soft drinks and water

Payment Options:

• Philippine peso, US dollar, and other CEB destination currencies
• Credit cards accepted on select flights

Pre-Order Savings:

• Pre-order meals at least 24 hours before departure for best prices
• Pre-ordered meals served first by seat number

Entertainment & WiFi

• No seatback entertainment screens
• No free WiFi
• WiFi kit available for purchase on select flights
• Bring your own entertainment (download before flying)