AirSWIFT Flights Transfer to Cebgo from July 2026

Starting July 1, 2026, all flights previously operated by Philippine boutique Airlines AirSWIFT will transition to Cebu Pacific’s regional subsidiary, Cebgo. The operational shift marks the final integration phase following Cebu Pacific’s PHP 1.75 billion Acquisitions of AirSWIFT in late 2024, consolidating the group’s turboprop network under a single brand.

In an official advisory issued on June 15, 2026, Cebu Pacific Air confirmed that the AirSWIFT brand will be gradually retired. The most immediate passenger-facing change involves the flight designator code, which will switch from AirSWIFT’s “T6” to Cebgo’s “DG” across all booking and airport systems.

Operational continuity and fleet integration

Despite the brand retirement, Cebu Pacific stated that the transition will not affect existing flight schedules, timings, or Commercial-Aircraft assignments. AirSWIFT operates a fleet of ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600 turboprops, which align directly with Cebgo’s existing regional fleet profile.

The integration secures Cebu Pacific’s footprint in premium domestic leisure markets. AirSWIFT historically specialized in routes connecting key Philippine tourist destinations, including El Nido, Boracay, Bohol, Cebu, Coron, and Clark. By moving these flights under the Cebgo operation, the parent company streamlines its regulatory and operational overhead while maintaining service on established routes.

Phased acquisition timeline

The July 2026 operational transfer concludes a multi-year acquisition process. Cebu Pacific initially announced the purchase of AirSWIFT from ALI Capital Corporation, a subsidiary of Ayala Land Inc., on October 7, 2024. The transaction was valued at approximately $31 million (PHP 1.75 billion), according to reporting by Aviation Week.

The airlines completed the migration of AirSWIFT’s booking systems into the Cebu Pacific platform on March 24, 2025. With the final operational handover to Cebgo, airport announcements and flight displays will cease using the AirSWIFT name. Cebu Pacific noted it is prioritizing regulatory-required updates during the phase-out period.

AirPro News analysis

We view the absorption of AirSWIFT into Cebgo as a logical conclusion to the 2024 acquisition. Operating two distinct regional turboprop brands within the same parent company creates unnecessary duplication in maintenance, crew training, and regulatory compliance. By folding the El Nido and Coron routes into Cebgo’s established ATR network, Cebu Pacific maximizes fleet utilization while maintaining a strong hold on several high-yield leisure routes previously cultivated by Ayala Land.

Sources: Cebu Pacific Air