PAL flight to Osaka diverts back to Manila due to pressurization issue
A Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight bound for Osaka, Japan, returned to Manila on Wednesday, Sept. 3, after experiencing a pressurization issue mid-flight.
The incident occurred on PAL Flight PR 412, an Airbus A321-231 with registry RP-C9928, en route from Manila (MNL) to Kansai (KIX) on Sept. 3, 2025.
In a statement, PAL confirmed the flight crew initiated a descent to a lower altitude and declared a precautionary emergency.
According to the airline, the issue was subsequently resolved, and emergency protocols were downgraded, allowing the crew to return the aircraft to Manila. The plane landed safely at Ninoy Aquino International Airport at approximately 11:20 a.m.
All 191 passengers and eight crew members safely disembarked the aircraft. The airline noted that its ground operations team provided full assistance to affected passengers, including meals, baggage support, and rebooking arrangements for their onward travel.
PAL said that the carrier places the highest priority on the safety and well-being of its passengers and crew. The company added that it is in coordination with the relevant authorities regarding the incident. The incident’s cause is not yet known.