Consumer groups are pushing Congress to uphold automatic refunds for airline passengers whose flights are canceled or delayed for several hours. Just last week, the Transportation Department announced a rule requiring airlines to pay quick and automatic refunds. President Joe Biden touted the rule,...
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL), the operating subsidiary of PAL Holdings Inc., reported a 92 percent jump in net income last year to $379 million or P21 billion, an all-time high and under the first year of leadership of Lucio Tan III, from the $197 million or P11 billion earned in 2022. In...
NEW YORK, United States -- Boeing expects a tough first quarter financially as it slows operations amid heightened regulatory scrutiny and compensates airlines for the recent 737 MAX grounding, a top executive said Tuesday. Chief Financial Officer Brian West reiterated that the aviation company...
When we think of Filipino eats foreigners should try, what usually comes to mind are savory dishes like sinigang, adobo, and the exotic balut. But in the dessert department, the iconic halo-halo dominates the list. Usually sold by streetside food stalls, the cool treat features several ingredients,...
TACLOBAN CITY – The city government of Borongan, the capital of Eastern Samar, is eyeing to increase Philippine Airlines (PAL) flights at Borongan Airport in anticipation of a surge in passenger demand from July to October. B ORONGAN City is eyeing an increase in the number of PAL flights at the...
There were no Filipino onboard the Japan Airlines (JAL) flight that caught fire at the Haneda Airport in Tokyo after a collision with a second aircraft, the Japanese Embassy in Manila said on Thursday, Jan. 4. An official looks at the wreckage of a Japan coast guard plane on the tarmac at...
The Philippine Embassy in Japan will “continue to persist” in obtaining information from the Haneda Airport in Tokyo and Japan Airlines (JAL) if there were Filipinos aboard the plane that collided with another aircraft and burst into flames upon landing. This photo provided by Jiji Press...
The Philippine Embassy in Tokyo is still trying to reach out to Japan Airlines to check if there are Filipinos onboard its aircraft that caught fire on Tuesday. Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene Garcia-Albano said Wednesday, Jan. 3, that her office has "not been able to get that...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines launched its maiden Cebu-Laoag flight on Friday, December 15, which touched down at the Laoag International Airport. PAL said that their new domestic route has twice weekly flights with morning departures. Flight PR 2251 leaves...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – The provincial government and Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch the Cebu-Laoag flight on Friday, December 15, to boost tourism, business, and leisure travel opportunities between the provinces of Cebu and Ilocos Norte. Ilocos Norte Gov. Matthew Marcos Manotoc is...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced the launch of its codeshare flights with American Airlines, making it the first marketed flights by a Philippine aircraft carrier across American cities. Through the “PR” code on American Airlines’ flights, PAL will mount flights for travelers between...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced that it has opened its new International Mabuhay Lounge at Terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. In a statement, the carrier said the international lounge - designed by Atelier Almario - has a floor area of 1,200 square meters and a seating...
