Cebu Pacific adds electric baggage tractors and buses at Davao airport ahead of Undas
The airline has put three electric baggage tractors and two passenger buses into service at Davao International Airport as it prepares for the Undas travel peak.
Cebu Pacific has added three electric baggage tractors and two buses to its ground operations at Davao International Airport ahead of the Undas peak travel season, according to Mindanao Times.
The electric tractors pull carts loaded with baggage and cargo between the terminal and aircraft. The buses carry passengers to and from planes parked at remote stands.
The airline said the new equipment supports the growth of its Davao hub. In the first half of 2026, Cebu Pacific offered nearly 2 million seats and flew more than 1.4 million passengers through Davao, a 4 percent increase from the same period last year.
With the three new units, the carrier's fleet of electric ground support equipment now stands at 50 across Manila, Cebu and Davao. Cebu Pacific said it is the first Philippine airline to use electric ground support equipment at the Davao airport. Its electric fleet also includes pushback tractors, which move aircraft away from parking positions before departure, and lower-deck loaders for baggage and cargo.
Lei Apostol, Cebu Pacific vice president for customer service operations, said the extra vehicles in Davao will help "keep operations running smoothly and passengers on schedule" as the busiest travel season begins. She added that the tractors being electric helps the airline gradually cut emissions from ground operations.
The airline described the move as part of a wider decarbonization plan covering ground and in-flight operations. Cebu Pacific aims to fly an all-new engine option (NEO) fleet by 2030. According to the airline, these aircraft use about 15 percent less fuel than older models.
Cebu Pacific is also reducing its use of fuel-powered equipment for parked aircraft. It said that in October 2026 it became the first carrier at Clark International Airport to use bridge-mounted equipment, which supplies external power and cooled air to parked planes. The airline flies to 35 domestic and 26 international destinations across Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
Why it matters for Davao
Travelers flying out of Davao City during Undas may see smoother baggage handling and boarding at remote stands. The new equipment also adds electric vehicles to ground operations at the city's airport.
This article was written by the DavaoNews desk with AI assistance, using reporting by Mindanao Times. Facts come from the original report, which we credit and link below. Our editorial policy
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