Cebu Pacific expands long-haul network
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Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) will soon launch flights to the Saudi Arabian cities of Dammam and Riyadh, as the carrier expands its long-haul network from one to six destinations over the next six months.
The Center for Pacific Aviation (CAPA) reports that Cebu Pacific has sufficient traffic rights to operate up to seven weekly flights to Riyadh and has unlimited access to Dammam, which has been designated by Saudi Arabian authorities as an open skies airport.
The airline could also potentially use some of its seven weekly Philippines-Saudi Arabia rights for Jeddah but earlier ruled out the city as it sees a larger market in Riyadh and Dammam.
Saudi Arabia is also expected to be almost entirely a point-to-point market for Cebu Pacific although there could potentially be an opportunity to work with Saudi LCC flynas, said CAPA.
In September, Cenu Pacific will also begin long-haul services to the Middle Eastern neighbour, Kuwait, as well as Sydney, Australia.
CAPA said that Jazeera Airways could be a potential partner for Cebu Pacific as its Kuwait base features 15 routes throughout the Middle East, Egypt, and Turkey.
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