Total air cargo volumes uplifted by all Philippine flagged carriers in the first quarter of 2015 rose 9.4 per cent to 58,900 tonnes from 53,820 tonnes in the same period last year, according to the latest data from the country's Civil Aeronautics Board. Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific remained in top position with a 43.9 per cent share of the total uplifted cargo. During the first three months of 2015, Cebu Pacific carried 25,860 tonnes of air cargo, a slight 0.1 per cent lower than the same … [Read more...] about Philippine air cargo up 9% in Q1
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PAL bans lithium-ion batteries as cargo
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines has joined other international carriers in banning the shipment of lithium ion batteries due to the potential fire hazards posed by such type of cargo. Aviation experts have blamed lithium batteries for a number of mid-flight fire that resulted to crashes of cargo aircraft in recent years. PAL president and CEO Jaime J. Bautista said: “Safety is the cornerstone of our operations. We mitigate risks as we assure our passengers of our commitment to … [Read more...] about PAL bans lithium-ion batteries as cargo
Tigerair Philippines rebrands as Cebgo
Tigerair Philippines, the wholly owned subsidiary of Cebu Pacific Air, now operates as Cebgo. According to airline officials, the rebranding was designed to better reflect the relationship between the two companies. “The new Cebgo brand clearly identifies us as part of the CEB group, and streamlines our operations further. Cebgo will continue to leverage on CEB’s distribution channels and network, and work together to serve more guests,” said Michael Ivan Shau, Cebgo … [Read more...] about Tigerair Philippines rebrands as Cebgo
Cebu Pacific to launch Qatar flights
Philippine LCC Cebu Pacific Air will continue its long-haul expansion this summer with the launch of direct flights to Qatar. Commencing on 4 June 2015, Cebu Pacific will operate twice weekly flights between Manila and Doha using Airbus A330 aircraft. “We are excited to offer Cebu Pacific’s trademark low fares to travellers in Doha, especially since we are the only low-cost carrier operating this route,” said Alex Reyes, general … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific to launch Qatar flights
FedEx expands early delivery service
FedEx Express is broadening its early delivery service, known as ‘International First’, increasing the number of origin markets to include 31 new countries. The service is now available in: Austria, Bahrain, Belize, Bolivia, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, Guiana … [Read more...] about FedEx expands early delivery service
CEB’s cargo revenues up by 15.7% in 1H 2014
Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific reported its net income for the first half of 2014 at PHP 3 billion (US$68.4 million), an increase from Php 257 million for the same period last year. Its Q2 2014 total revenues increased 33.7 per cent YoY to Php 14.95 billion. Cargo revenues posted an increase of 15.7 per cent as CEB carried 37 million of kilos of cargo, an increase of 17.7 per cent for the same period last year. Ancillary revenues grew 27.4 per cent to P2.2 billion driven by 6.4 … [Read more...] about CEB’s cargo revenues up by 15.7% in 1H 2014