Philippine Airlines News

Emirates and Philippine Airlines Expand Interline Agreement, Offering Enhanced Connectivity
Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have expanded their interline agreement, enabling Emirates’ passengers to access domestic points in Philippine Airlines’ network via Cebu and Clark, adding to the previously announced interline connections via Manila

China Airlines and Philippine Airlines Adding More Codeshare Routes
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, has announced an expansion of its codesharing agreement with Philippine Airlines taking advantage of the strong post-COVID travel market between Taiwan and the Philippines.

Philippine Airlines selects A350-1000 for future long haul fleet
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of nine A350-1000s. Under the Philippine carrier’s Ultra Long Haul Fleet project, the A350-1000 will be operated on non-stop services from Manila to North America, including to the East Coast of the US and Canada.

Philippine Airlines welcomes first Airbus A350 XWB to fleet
Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB at a special event in Toulouse, France, becoming the 19th airline to operate the long-range airliner.

Philippine Airlines to roll out Amadeus Altéa Suite
In line with its goal to upgrade and innovate its systems, Philippine Airlines has signed an agreement with Amadeus to deliver an extensive transformation of the its core technology systems.

Philippine Airlines debuts at Business Travel Show, London
Philippine Airlines is exhibiting at the Business Travel Show for the first time in 2018 having launched a brand-new aircraft - the B777-300ER - on its daily route into London at the end of 2017.

Philippine Airlines sees spike in UK bookings for January
Bookings for Philippine Airlines in the UK increased by 87 per cent in January compared to the same month in 2017. In September 2017, Philippine Airlines launched a new aircraft - the B777-300ER - from London to Manila, which since December resumed a daily service.

David Cochrane, general manager, UK, Philippine Airlines
With the carrier going daily on its route to the London, David Cochrane, general manager for the UK at Philippine Airlines, here tells Breaking Travel News about the destination and what it brings to global hospitality.

Philippine Airlines launches new ad campaign ahead of Heathrow take-off
Philippine Airlines launches its first print campaign in the UK since 2013 this week and a new London radio campaign next week as part of a new global brand equity campaign ‘Experience the Heart of the Filipino,’ which introduces travellers to the airline’s enhanced product and services.

Intrepid Aviation receives first Boeing 777-300ER
Boeing and Intrepid Aviation have marked the delivery of Intrepid’s first direct ordered Boeing airplane, a 777-300ER that will be leased and operated by Philippine Airlines. This airplane is the first of four 777-300ERs ordered by Intrepid. Philippine Airlines plans to use the new airplane primarily on routes to North America.

Philippine Airlines signs with Airbus for six A350-900s
Philippine Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for the order of six A350-900s, with another six purchase options. The news was announced today at the Singapore Airshow by Philippine Airlines president Jaime Bautista and Fabrice Brégier, president of Airbus.

Etihad signs wide ranging partnership with Philippine Airlines
Etihad Airways and Philippine Airlines have announced a strategic partnership agreement that marks a new era of cooperation between the two flag carriers. The agreement covers codeshare flights, loyalty programmes, airport lounges, joint sales and marketing programmes, a Philippines domestic air pass, cargo, and the coordination of airport operations to provide a better customer experience at their Abu Dhabi and Manila hub airport bases.