Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading carrier, has entered into an agreement to provide wet lease services to Vietnam Airlines, the flag carrier of Vietnam.
The agreement covers the deployment of one Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney engines which Vietnam Airlines will utilize for its flight operations between July 15 and September 7, 2026.
The aircraft will be based in Ho Chi Minh City and will be operated by Cebu Pacific pilots and cabin crew. The operation will cover domestic routes from Ho Chi Minh City to Cam Ranh, Phu Quoc, Vinh, Da Nang, and vice versa.
“Vietnam and the broader Southeast Asian market continue to see strong growth in air travel, creating opportunities for airlines to collaborate more closely in meeting demand. As Cebu Pacific’s fleet continues to expand, we are well positioned to deploy our capacity where it is needed most, including through strategic wet lease partnerships during periods of lower demand in the Philippines,” said Mark Cezar, Cebu Pacific Chief Financial Officer.
“This collaboration with Vietnam Airlines enables Cebu Pacific to broaden its role beyond passenger operations by providing operational support to airlines across the region. It also creates new opportunities to diversify our revenue streams while expanding our presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets,” he added.
This agreement further demonstrates Cebu Pacific’s strong capability to enter wet lease arrangements with other airlines, both as a lessor and a lessee. In 2023, Cebu Pacific signed a damp lease agreement with Bulgaria Air for two A320ceo aircraft to meet the growing travel demand in the Philippines amid the post-pandemic travel recovery.
Cebu Pacific also successfully provided wet lease services to Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flyadeal,which utilized two A320 aircraft to strengthen the Middle Eastern airline’s fleet during its peak summer flying season in 2025.
About Cebu Pacific
Cebu Pacific is the Philippines’ largest carrier both domestically and internationally with 35 domestic destinations, with hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, Iloilo, and Davao. It also currently operates flights to 26international destinations, spanning across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Cebu Pacific currently operates a fleet of 100 aircraft—the youngest jet fleet in the Philippines—including a diversified mix of Airbus A320, A321, A330, and ATR aircraft.
In 2024, CEB signed a landmark purchase agreement with Airbus and Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, for up to 152 A321neo aircraft, equipped with Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines. This acquisition --- which has a minimum commitment of 70 aircraft --- is the largest in Philippine aviation history, valued at approximately USD $24 billion (PHP 1.4 trillion) based on list prices for the entire 152 aircraft order. This purchase agreement reflects CEB’s unwavering optimism for the future of air travel and steadfast commitment to meeting the evolving needs of passengers.
CEB was named Best Airline at the 2025 Route Asia Awards, Asia’s Low-Cost Airline of the Year by Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), and ASEAN’s Strongest Airline Brand by London-based brand valuation firm Brand Finance in the same year, underscoring CEB’s strong business performance and its continued drive to make air travel affordable and accessible for everyone. CEB also secured an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) score of 46 from S&P Global for its sustainability initiatives.
CEB remains dedicated to providing affordable and accessible flights, enabling more travelers to connect with people, explore new places, and seize opportunities across the Philippines and beyond.