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The domestic airline industry easily lost P60 billion in 2020, but that is not enough to break any of the domestic airline firms although the government is strongly urged to increase their domestic flights and adopt a uniformed national health and safety protocols to reopen aviation safely, according to the Air Carriers Association of the Philippines (ACAP).

As part of its survival strategy, Philippine Airlines (PAL) will slash 30 percent of its workforce, laying off a total of 2,300 employees, including both voluntary separations and involuntary retrenchment, effective next month, March 16.

The government has revised its testing and quarantine protocols for Filipino citizens and eligible non-Filipinos arriving in the Philippines from countries where travel restrictions are in place due to new COVID-19 variants. 

All passengers traveling to the United States, via direct or connecting flight, including U.S. Citizens, must present proof of a negative RT-PCR test result from a licensed Department of Health DOH laboratory within three calendar days from date of departure,

The transport sector was one of the biggest casualties of the pandemic as borders shut down.

In the midst of the pandemic and the worst period in the history of aviation, flagship carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) achieved the first five-star rating it has been working on for years.

Philippine Airlines (PAL), in partnership with Guide to the Philippines, now offers affordable “Easy Escapes” travel packages to key domestic destinations.

PAL plans to expand operations in the coming weeks and months, especially this holiday.

Philippine Airlines lauded the government’s move to open up Balikbayan (returning Filipino resident) visits effective Monday next week (December 7, 2020) and will offer regular direct flights to facilitate travel to the country.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) offers passengers, who need RT-PCR testing for their domestic and international flights, the convenience of its own RT-PCR testing center in Manila, with test results released within 12 to 24 hours.

 Philippine Airlines Inc. is working on a “comprehensive recovery and restructuring plan,” according to the carrier owned by billionaire Lucio Tan.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) now  flies to a total of 47 destinations, 25 international cities and 22 local ones, although this is still less than half of the over 100 destinations it was servicing before the pandemic.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) now flies to a total of 47 destinations, 25 international cities and 22 local ones, although this is still less than half of the over 100 destinations it was servicing before the pandemic.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) resumes its regular commercial services between Manila and Tagbilaran (Panglao, Bohol) starting this Sunday,, November 22, with thrice weekly flights (every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday).

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) last night (Nov 16) released its guidance to ensure that the air cargo industry can support the large-scale handling, transport and distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. 

PAL Holdings, the majority owner of Philippine Airlines, reported a total comprehensive loss of P29.03 billion for the first nine months of 2020, 2.7 times the P7.86 billion loss incurred in the same period last year.

The Department of Finance (DOF) said that local airlines have yet to submit the final loan plan to activate their P700 million financial support earmarked under the government’s economic stimulus programs.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is laying off 35 percent or 2,700 workers out of its total 7,800 workforce, as it rebuilds both its domestic and international network amidst the global pandemic.