Cebu Pacific urges passengers to be at airport 3-4 hours ahead of departure

Budget carrier Cebu Pacific on Monday reminded passengers to proceed to the airport at least three hours before departure for domestic flights, and four hours for international flights amid the holiday season.

“As air travel begins to pick-up, Cebu Pacific and CebGo remind all passengers to allot ample time for security inspection, check-in, bag drop, and other pre-departure requirements,” the carrier said in an advisory.

In the same advisory, the carrier reminded guests to ensure that their requirements are complete before proceeding to the airport, and always check if your destination requires certain documents prior to entry.

Cebu Pacific also encouraged guests flying out of select domestic destinations such as Manila, Davao, General Santos, Bohol, Iloilo, and Zamboanga to self-tag their check-in luggage prior to proceeding to counters for the bag drop.

The carrier also said passengers are only allowed to bring only one hand carry item on board, which must not exceed 7 kilograms in weight and with a dimension of up to 56 cm x 36 cm x 23 cm.

Passengers are also advised to continue adhering to the minimum health security measures, and update contact details on their bookings to ensure that reminders are received in a timely manner.

Cebu Pacific’s domestic network currently covers 33 destinations, on top of 12 international destinations. Its fleet covers 74 aircraft, including two dedicated ATR freighters.

Cebu Pacific started to gradually resume its international flights in August, after suspensions due to international restrictions.

Commercial air travel to and from Metro Manila was restricted from March 2020 and only resumed in June last year, after the easing of the community quarantine.

Cebu Air Inc. in May secured some $250 million from the issuance of convertible bonds to private equity investors. — Jon Viktor D. Cabuenas/RSJ, GMA News