Airlines in Asia Pacific grew by 12 percent in the first half of the year amid rising travel demand in the region on the backdrop of uncertainties in the global airline industry driven by the tariff policy of the United States (US). Based on data from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines...
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is reviving its seasonal nonstop flights between Manila and Sapporo following a five-year hiatus, as the airline looks to capture the strong demand for winter travel to northern Japan. The Lucio Tan-led airline announced that it will operate nonstop flights...
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) will increase the flight frequency between Manila and Seattle, Washington to five weekly flights starting November, fueled by the growing demand in the West Coast of the United States (US). Starting Nov. 25, the Lucio Tan-led airline will move away from the...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is banking on the launch of direct flights between Manila and Da Nang in Vietnam to strengthen regional mobility and cater to the shifting travel preferences of Filipino tourists. During the July 1 send-off ceremony for Philippine Airlines (PAL) Flight 585 at NAIA...
Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced on Tuesday, June 24, that all its flights to and from Dubai will continue to operate as scheduled, assuring passengers that its flight routes do not traverse conflict-affected areas in the Middle East. Despite continuing operations, the Gokongwei-led airline stated that...
TOULOUSE, FRANCE — Inside Airbus’ sprawling final assembly line in Toulouse, a new aircraft is quietly taking shape—one that carries not just the Philippine flag on its tail, but the future of Philippine Airlines (PAL). On June 20, 2025, PAL offered a first look at its next-generation...
Passengers booking flights with Philippine Airlines (PAL) are set to access more personalized preferences through the flag carrier’s new booking platform, which is integrated with the new distribution capability (NDC). Powered by Spanish technology company Amadeus, PAL said NDC will...
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has relaunched its cargo service to stay in tune with the latest developments in the cargo industry, amid the impending threat of tariff policies that could disrupt global trade. During a media launch on Monday, June 16, the Lucio Tan-led airline unveiled the...
Emirates has launched a complimentary coach service for its economy class passengers flying to and from Clark International Airport, effective Tuesday, June 10, to enhance convenience and accessibility for travelers. In a statement, Emirates said the complimentary shuttle service will connect...
Flag-carrier Philippine Airlines Inc. (PAL) is geared up to expand its global presence and strengthen its position as a competitive player in international aviation to sustain its strong performance last year. The airline’s growth will also bank on the recent leadership change with the...
Oasis Management Company Ltd, a Hong Kong-based “activist” investment fund, reported that it has so far acquired a 5.76 percent stake in Lucio Tan-led and Philippine Airlines owner PAL Holdings Inc. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Oasis Management said it bought the shares...
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) secured the top spot for punctuality among Asia-Pacific airlines in April 2025, according to the on-time performance report by aviation analytics firm Cirium. With an on-time arrival of 86.07 percent, PAL was seen outperforming the flag carriers of Japan,...
