Cebu Pacific continues to grow as it partners with Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing budget airline, flyadeal. This strategic agreement improves route access between Southeast Asia and the Middle East during peak travel seasons. Cebu Pacific gains new growth opportunities, while flyadeal strengthens its position in a competitive regional market.
As part of this deal, flyadeal will lease two Cebu Pacific A320 aircraft for the busy Saudi summer. Meanwhile, Cebu Pacific may lease aircraft from flyadeal during Southeast Asia’s winter travel boom. This exchange boosts aircraft use while reducing seasonal operational gaps for both airlines.
Furthermore, both carriers plan to align operations for maintenance, crew training, and long-haul readiness. Cebu Pacific already operates the A330-900neo widebody, and flyadeal will deploy similar jets by 2027. This gives flyadeal a chance to benefit from Cebu Pacific’s wide-body expertise early on.
Both airlines operate ambitious expansion plans. Cebu Pacific leads the Philippine market with a fleet of 98 modern aircraft and bold new A321neo orders. It also holds regional leadership in fleet modernization and sustainability ratings. Meanwhile, flyadeal prepares for long-haul service and continues building on its rapid rise since 2017.
Together, these two low-cost giants aim to reshape travel across Asia and the Middle East. They will use joint strengths to improve scheduling, boost aircraft use, and deliver better passenger experiences. Additionally, this alliance supports Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 by promoting tourism and trade with Southeast Asia.
Looking ahead, this partnership highlights how budget airlines can cooperate to grow efficiently across global markets. Cebu Pacific and flyadeal will continue refining their commercial plans, starting with shared summer operations in 2025.
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