Mactan-Cebu airport posts growth in air, passenger traffic amid oil crisis

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/05/2026

Despite a rise in air fares primarily due to the Middle East war, the country’s second-busiest gateway posted double-digit growth in air and passenger traffic. …

PH opens 3rd OFW Lounge in Mactan-Cebu airport

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/28/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Here’s good news for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) using the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA). Beginning June 26, they can access and avail government services at the newly opened lounge and facilitation center at…

Cebu-Ho Chi Minh air link returns as PH-Vietnam economic ties deepen

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/03/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Growing demand from Vietnamese travelers and deeper economic ties between the Philippines and Vietnam are prompting airlines to expand connectivity with Cebu. Vietnamese budget carrier VietJet Air is set to mount direct air…

Mactan-Cebu airport rolls out rebates for airlines

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/21/2026

For operators of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport, the economic impact of the US-Iran war remains manageable. …

Mactan-Cebu airport braces for slowdown amid Middle East conflict

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/19/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — While Mactan-Cebu International Airport posted strong passenger growth in early 2026, airport officials are preparing for a possible slowdown if the conflict in the Middle East drags on.  That’s why operators of the…

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