Cebu Pacific has announced cancellations and reductions in international flights due to global fuel prices more than doubling from 2025 averages. Affected routes include those from Davao, Iloilo, Clark, and Manila to various destinations. Passengers have reported disruptions on a March 22 flight.
MANILA, Philippines — Budget carrier Cebu Pacific issued an advisory on Monday, March 23, announcing cancellations and reductions in several international flights as temporary network adjustments amid rising global fuel prices. “These changes are driven by the impact of the crisis on global fuel prices, which have more than doubled compared with 2025 averages,” the airline said. Affected routes include suspensions on Davao-Bangkok from April 13 to Oct. 23; Iloilo-Bangkok from April 17 to Oct. 24; Iloilo-Singapore from June 15 to Oct. 24; and Clark-Hanoi from May 2 to Oct. 25. Davao and Iloilo will each retain one international service: thrice-weekly flights to Hong Kong. Frequencies will also drop on Manila-Jakarta (to four weekly from April 16-Oct. 25), Manila-Kuala Lumpur (five weekly from April 15-Oct. 24), Manila-Melbourne (four weekly in certain May periods), and Sydney flights (five weekly in May). A passenger reported disruptions on social media from a Bangkok-Manila flight on March 22, citing hours-long delays, aircraft issues, and poor communication. Cebu Pacific has not publicly responded. Travelers from provincial hubs like Cebu, Clark, Davao, and Iloilo must now route through Manila for many international destinations. Affected passengers can rebook for free within 30 days, convert to travel credits, or request full refunds. The moves reflect broader pressures on airlines, with global oil prices nearing $100 per barrel—a major operating cost. Cebu Pacific described the changes as temporary responses to evolving conditions.
