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Philippine Airlines

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Asia's first airline, connecting the Philippines to the world.

Founded

1941

Headquarters

Pasay, Philippines

Alliance

oneworld

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the flag carrier of the Philippines and one of the oldest airlines in Asia. Founded in 1941, it operates a wide network of domestic and international routes spanning Asia, the Pacific, North America, the Middle East, and Oceania. The airline is majority-owned by PAL Holdings, Inc., which is controlled by billionaire Lucio Tan. After facing severe financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic, Philippine Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States in September 2021, completing its restructuring within months and emerging with a leaner fleet and reduced debt. Philippine Airlines operates out of its primary hub at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, offering both full-service international flights and point-to-point domestic services. The airline is a member of the oneworld global airline alliance.

Hubs & network

Philippine Airlines primarily operates from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, with secondary hubs at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (CEB) and Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO) in Davao.

Fleet

Philippine Airlines operates a mixed fleet including Airbus A321neo, A330, A350 aircraft and Boeing 777-300ER widebody jets for long-haul international routes.

Notable facts

›Philippine Airlines is Asia's first and oldest commercial airline, founded on February 26, 1941.
›The airline filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States in September 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic losses, emerging from restructuring within months.
›PAL joined the oneworld airline alliance in February 2020.
›The airline is majority controlled by Filipino billionaire Lucio Tan through PAL Holdings, Inc.
›Philippine Airlines operates one of the longest transpacific routes, connecting Manila to destinations such as New York and Los Angeles.

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