Cebu Pacific Showcases Filipino Culture at Australia’s Bondi Festival

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines' leading carrier, has introduced the warmth and richness of Filipino culture to Australia with the opening of the Cebu Pacific Travel Beach Bar at Bondi Beach, a first-of-its-kind heated beach bar that provides visitors to the annual Bondi Festival with a unique way to experience the Philippines.

The travel beach bar is surrounded by standing heaters that create a pleasant atmosphere evocative of the Philippine environment, providing an ideal respite from Australia's winter season.  It also includes Filipino foods, music, and a design inspired by the bahay kubo, bringing a taste of the Philippines to Bondi Beach, one of Australia's most famous locations.

CEB travelers can book flights to Australia for as little as PHP 7,999 for a one-way all-inclusive cost till July 31, 2025.  The travel dates range from August 1 to December 31, 2025, making them ideal for vacations. 

CEB's travel beach bar is the first time an airline has been an official airline partner of the Bondi Festival—a ground-breaking relationship that demonstrates CEB's dedication to bringing Filipino joy to the global arena.   Festival visitors can visit the Cebu Pacific Travel Beach Bar until July 20.

 

The travel beach bar complements CEB's Fly to Your Happy Philippines campaign, as the airline expands its global efforts to encourage passengers to discover the country's varied islands in their own distinctive way.

Bondi Beach, located just outside of central Sydney, is noted for its broad expanse of sand, surf culture, and laid-back environment, which appeals to both locals and tourists.  It hosts the Bondi Festival every winter, a celebration of arts, live entertainment, and culinary experiences that has been made even more thrilling by CEB's tropical-themed vacation beach bar.

Filipinos may visit Bondi Beach and other classic Australian attractions by flying daily between Manila and Sydney and four times per week to Melbourne.  From Sydney's Bondi Beach and Opera House to Melbourne's Flinders Street Station and Federation Square, there's enough to do all year long.

CEB launched its Manila-Sydney route in 2014, followed by Manila-Melbourne in 2018. The airline has flown over 250 million passengers as it continues to offer affordable and accessible flights.

CEB operates in 37 domestic and 26 international destinations spread across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

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Cebu Pacific Kicks Off Direct Manila – Sapporo Flights

On January 16, CEB will begin offering three weekly direct flights—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays—between Manila and Sapporo. Arriving in Sapporo at 5:25 PM (local time), the flight leaves Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at 11:15 AM. The flight departs at 6:25 PM from New Chitose International Airport and lands in Manila at 11:20 PM (local time).

As the only airline to provide direct flights between Manila and Sapporo, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the top airline in the Philippines, established itself as the biggest airline linking the Philippines and Japan on Thursday by operating its first flight from Manila to Sapporo.

With its excellent international connectivity, distinctively low fares, and unrivaled seat sales, Sapporo, CEB's fifth destination in Japan, offers Filipinos more chances to travel there. In addition to Sapporo, CEB offers flights from Manila, Clark, or Cebu to Tokyo (Narita), Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.

With CEB's direct service, travelers can save up to 63% on airfare and cut the trip time by up to five hours.

Philippine Transportation Undersecretary Bobby Lim, Japan National Tourism Office Executive Director Makoto Watanabe, and Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines His Excellency Endo Kazuya graced the festive ceremony at NAIA Terminal 3 to launch CEB's newest international destination.

Additionally, the new direct flights to Sapporo facilitate visitors' exploration of the area's well-liked winter activities. Every Juan can enjoy something, whether it's skiing on snowy slopes or taking in the Sapporo Snow Festival. To make the most of their trip, visitors can also take a walk along the Otaru Canal, unwind in onsens, or enjoy freshly brewed beer at the Sapporo Beer Museum.

Passengers can book flights and take advantage of other add-ons using their current Travel Funds. Other payment methods that CEB provides include e-wallets and credit or debit cards.  

CEB operates in 37 domestic and 26 international destinations spread across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

CEB is the largest airline connecting Philippines and Japan.

Cebu Pacific Introduces New In-Flight Meals

The top airline in the Philippines, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), has introduced a new line of in-flight meals that passengers can buy on board.

The newest additions to CEB's Fun Café menu are Chicken Teriyaki, Vegetable Tom Yum, Chicken Green Curry, and Penne Chicken Bolognese. These dishes offer a range of flavors to suit the tastes of various passengers. Each meal costs PHP 350 and offers every Juan both quality and value.

The latest additions include: 

Vegetarian Tom Yum with Rice and Quinoa

This one is my favorite this vibrant and fiery blend of herbs and mushrooms is a gastronomic experience made with vegetables and quinoa. 

Chicken Teriyaki with Jasmine Rice

The perfect blend of savory, sweet, and tender chicken slices, complemented by soft jasmine rice on the side, is a clear crowd favorite.

Chicken Green Curry with Jasmine Rice

This medley of exotic curry spiced tender chicken with flufdy rice would surely be a pleasant treat to the taste buds.

Penne Chicken Bolognese

The slow-cooked savory tomato sauce with minced chicken and al dente pasta is heaven in each bite. Mix pasta and sauce well to enjoy.

Meals were previously only available to passengers up to 24 hours prior to departure. The new CEB Meals have made it easier for passengers who did not pre-order to enjoy filling meals by allowing them to be conveniently purchased during the flight. 

The new CEB Meals are available on all international flights as well as select domestic routes departing from Manila, including: 

• Butuan 
• Cagayan de Oro 
• Davao 
• Dipolog 
• General Santos 
• Ozamiz 
• Pagadian 
• Zamboanga

The new CEB Meals are halal-certified and feature the Vegetable Tom Yum, a plant-based choice for our vegan and vegetarian passengers, to better accommodate each Juan's dietary needs and preferences. 

In addition to the recently introduced meal options, CEB still serves well-liked in-flight fare like Beef Adobo, Pinoy Spaghetti, and Grilled Chicken Wrap, which can be pre-ordered for as little as PHP 200 during the reservation process. 

For more information, or to pre-order your meals, visit: www.cebupacificair.com.