Philippine Airlines (PAL) is launching a network of international routes linking Clark International Airport (CRK) to Seoul, Busan and Hong Kong, the flag carrier announced Wednesday, November 9. The Clark-Korea regular daily flights start this Friday, November 11, with PAL operating from Clark to...
PAL expanding Cebu hub flights By EMMIE V. ABADILLA To cater to growing travel demand, Philippine Airlines (PAL) wil increase its flights out of its Mactan Cebu hub next month, the flag carrier announced Tuesday, August 23. “The Philippine Airlines Cebu Hub is our investment in the revival of...
Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP) is looking into expanding its aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) services outside of Metro Manila, most likely in Clark, as business is back at robust pace amid high demand for travel globally. LTP President and CEO Elmar Lutter revealed the company’s...
Philippine Airlines, Inc. (PAL) reported growth in earnings in the first semester this year, its first positive financial results since 2016, the flag carrier disclosed Wednesday, Aug. 3. PAL hauled in an operating income of $125 million (P6.6 billion) and net comprehensive income of $71 million...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista stated he "feels challenged" by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s marching order during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to modernize the country's transport facilities and upgrade local airports. The Transport chief vowed to...
PAL, FASAP sign CBA By Emmie V. Abadilla Philippine Airlines Management and the Flight Attendants and Stewards Association of the Philippines (FASAP) recently signed a Collective Bargaining Agreement at the PAL Head Office in Pasay City after successfully completing rounds of negotiations. Leading...
Fly, shop, redeem, repeat—homegrown giants PAL and SM combine forces so loyal customers can swap their frequent flyer points for shopping rewards and vice versa CHEERS TO A NEW COLLAB A toast after the signing of the partnership agreement led by (from left, front row) COO of Digital Advantage...
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation (PSPC) and Philippine Airlines – Mabuhay Miles (PAL) recently launched a partnership that allows you to convert your points on the road with Shell Go+ to PAL Mabuhay Miles to get you closer to your next dream destination. The Shell Go+ and Mabuhay Miles...
Emirates expects "high demand" for its newly launched Tel Aviv, Israel service from the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil and the United States, according to a statement from Adel Al Redha, Emirates Chief Operating Officer. Emirates mounted its first ever service from Dubai, United Arab...
President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has nominated Jaime "Jimmy" Bautista as secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Jaime Bautista (file photo) “Bautista, a certified public accountant (CPA), worked at the country’s flagship Philippine Airlines (PAL) for 25 years and...
In order to cushion the effect of skyrocketing global oil prices on airlines, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) this month allowed airlines to collect Level 7 fuel surcharge, the highest level in its matrix. Airlines now slap on fuel surcharges of P201 to P769 for local flights and P1,035 to P9,892...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will give up to 20 kilograms Free Baggage Allowance (FBA) on domestic flights operated with the De Havilland Dash-8 turboprop aircraft to boost travel demand. This is double the previous maximum FBA of 10kg for turboprop flights. The higher FBA starts on Wednesday, June...
