Philippine low cost carrier, Cebu Pacific Air is slated to launch a four times weekly A320 service between Manila and Guam on 15 March 2016 making it the airline’s first US destination.

CEB will be the only low-cost carrier flying direct between the Philippines and Guam. This expansion will see the airline serving the sizeable Filipino community in Guam, which currently comprises about 26 per cent of the island’s population.

“Having Guam in our network sets us off on another expansion path across the Pacific. With the launch of Guam, we offer fares that are up to 83 per cent lower than other airlines. Fares this low can only mean more tourists to both countries, more Filipinos visiting home, and more opportunities for everyone,” said CEB president and CEO Lance Gokongwei.

Recent data show that the Manila – Guam route is relatively under-served, compared to other destinations with smaller Filipino populations.

CEB’s 55-strong fleet is comprised of eigh A319, 33 Airbus A320, six A330, and eight ATR 72-500 aircraft. Between 2016 and 2021, CEB will take delivery of five more brand-new Airbus A320, 30 Airbus A321neo, and 16 ATR 72-600 aircraft.