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 is recognized as Asia's oldest operating commercial airline, having been established in 1941. It operates an extensive network of domestic and international routes, serving destinations across Asia, North America, the Middle East, Australia, and Europe.
The airline is headquartered in Pasay City, Metro Manila, and uses Ninoy Aquino International Airport as its primary hub. PAL is a member of the oneworld global airline alliance, which expands its reach through codeshare and interline partnerships with major carriers worldwide.
Philippine Airlines underwent a financial restructuring process, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States in 2021 before successfully emerging from the process later that year. The restructuring allowed the airline to reduce its fleet and liabilities while continuing operations.
Hubs & network
Philippine Airlines' primary hub is 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 fleet consisting primarily of Airbus A320 and A321 family aircraft for short-to-medium haul routes, along with Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for long-haul international services.
Notable facts
- ›Philippine Airlines is considered Asia's first and oldest operating commercial airline, founded on February 26, 1941.
- ›The airline emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States in December 2021 after a successful financial restructuring.
- ›PAL joined the oneworld airline alliance in February 2020, becoming the alliance's first Southeast Asian member.
- ›The airline is majority owned by Lucio Tan's LT Group and PAL Holdings Inc.
- ›Philippine Airlines operates one of the longest commercial flights in the world with its Manila to New York (JFK) route.
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