Flag-carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) said it has fully complied with the software update directive from Airbus and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the Elevator and Aileron Computer (ELAC) on all affected aircraft. The mandatory upgrade, prompted by a global safety advisory...
The country’s leading carriers are working round-the-clock to complete the industry-wide mandated software update on Airbus narrow-body jets by Sunday noon, aiming to prevent further flight cancellations that have affected thousands of passengers. Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez...
Two of the country’s largest air carriers are scrambling to avert major travel disruption by pulling some of their Airbus SE narrow-body jets from service to perform an “urgent” software fix. On Saturday, Nov. 29, Philippine Airlines (PAL) and budget carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced they...
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is increasing flights to Los Angeles, California, to capture the growing demand for travel between Manila and the West Coast of the United States (US). In a statement on Thursday, Nov. 13, PAL announced that it will expand its Manila-Los Angeles nonstop...
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) reported a 22 percent growth in its net income to over ₱9 billion for the January-to-September period, as robust demand for its core services offset higher operating costs. In a public disclosure, PAL’s parent company, PAL Holdings Inc., reported that its...
Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) official in-flight magazine, Mabuhay Magazine, has gone full swing for its return. To celebrate its return, a special event was held at Blackbird Makati with PAL executives, tourism figureheads, writers, and media partners present. As the night went on, the room stood...
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is strengthening its presence in the United States (US) through an interline agreement with Dallas-based low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines Co., providing a more seamless linkage for travelers across the Pacific. Southwest announced on Wednesday, Nov. 5, that...
Travelers can breathe a sigh of relief as local airlines will no longer pursue the collection of a terminal enhancement fee meant to raise fares, even as they scramble to shoulder the soaring costs of operating at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) Executive...
Japan Airlines (JAL) is recruiting internationally to staff its flights, opening its first new overseas crew base in nearly 30 years in Manila, as the airline faces shortage of young domestic workers and growing non-Japanese customer base. Like many major Japanese corporations, the nation’s...
Singapore Airlines (SIA) proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated Time To Fly Virtual Travel Fair. The virtual fair will run from 10 to 25 October 2025, in collaboration with Mastercard. Customers can look forward to attractive discounts on SIA flights to exciting destinations in the...
For travelers always on the lookout for the best deals, now’s your chance to visit your dream destinations at lower prices. As part of its Time to Fly virtual travel fair, Singapore Airlines is offering discounted flights, plus added promos from partnered lifestyle, retail, and hospitality...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is looking at increasing flights to the United States, particularly to New York, once the first of its Airbus A350-1000s arrive. “We’re still working on the final delivery date, but it will be either December or January. But we’re still waiting for the final delivery...
