Aboitiz InfraCapital GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corp. (GMCAC), operator of the country’s second busiest airport, Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), has partnered with Cebu Pacific Inc. (CEB) to help develop a route network and elevate passenger experience at the airport.
The partnership-specific plan for MCIA includes better connectivity between the airport’s domestic and international terminals, new dining and retail offerings as well as the introduction of on-site electric vehicles to reduce the airport’s carbon footprint.
“This collaboration with Cebu Pacific signifies a substantial stride towards realizing our vision for MCIA as the gateway of tourism in the Philippines. Together, we will work tirelessly to innovate and enhance every aspect of the passenger journey, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for all travelers,” said Athanasios Titonis, MCIA chief executive officer.
“The thrust of Aboitiz InfraCapital — through our airports business — is to improve the country’s gateways and provide a world-class travel experience to boost tourism further. By forging this strategic partnership with Cebu Pacific, we will be able to pursue our aspiration to spearhead an airport experience and identity that is uniquely Filipino,” said Rafael Aboitiz, Aboitiz InfraCapital head of Airports Business.
Cebu Pacific, one of the many domestic and international airlines operating out of MCIA, currently flies to 23 domestic and four international destinations.
“Cebu Pacific is proud to operate its largest base outside Manila in one of the best airports in Asia. Partnering with Aboitiz InfraCapital GMCAC will help us reaffirm our commitment to provide safe, accessible, and affordable air transport and elevate the travel experience of our passengers,” said Xander Lao, CEB president and chief commercial officer.
MCIA serves over 11 million foreign and local passengers yearly, making it the second-busiest airline hub in the country.
MCIA is operated by a Filipino-led private consortium between Aboitiz InfraCapital, GMR Group of India and Megawide Construction Corp. under a concession agreement with the Philippine government. – Myla Iglesias
