Philippine Airlines (PAL) will operate scheduled flights on selected international and domestic routes starting June 1 following the easing of community quarantines nationwide.
Limited international services that will restart operations on June 1 to 30 include the routes Canada (Vancouver, Toronto), Guam, Vietnam, mainland China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, Japan, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the USA (Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Honolulu).
International flights operating from June 1 to 30, 2020 are the following:
Manila– Los Angeles– Manila
PR 102/103 – June 8 and 10
PR 102/103 – Every Mon / Wed / Thu / Sun (Effective June 11)
PR 102/103 – Every Mon / Wed / Thu / Sat / Sun (Effective June 15)
Manila– San Francisco– Manila
PR 104/105 – June 1 and 10
PR 104/105 – Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 11)
Manila– New York (JFK)
PR 126 – Every Thu / Sun (Effective June 11)
PR 126 – Every Wed / Thu / Sun (Effective June 22)
New York (JFK) – Manila
PR 127 – Every Mon / Fri (Effective June 12)
PR 127 – Every Mon / Thu / Fri (Effective June 22)
Manila– Honolulu–Manila
PR 100/101 – Every Tue / Sat (Effective June 13)
Manila–Guam
PR 110 – June 12
PR 110 – Every Fri / Mon (Effective June 15)
Guam–Manila
PR 111 – June 13
PR 111 – Every Sat / Tue (Effective June 15)
Manila–Vancouver–Manila
PR 116/117 – June 10 and 14
PR 116/117 – Every Wed / Thu / Sun (Effective June 15)
Manila–Toronto–Manila
PR 118/119 – June 14, 17, 21
PR 118/119 – Every Mon / Wed / Sun (Effective June 22)
Manila– Singapore–Manila
PR 507/508 – June 3
PR 507/508 – Every Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 12)
Manila– Xiamen–Manila
PR 330/331 – Every Wednesday (Effective June 17)
Manila–Jakarta
PR 535 – Every Sat (Effective June 13)
PR 535 – Every Tue / Sat (Effective June 16)
Jakarta– Manila
PR 536 – Every Sun (Effective June 14)
PR 536 – Every Wed /Sun (Effective June 17)
Manila–Kuala Lumpur– Manila
PR 527/528 – Every Saturday (Effective June 13)
Manila–Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)–Manila
PR 591/592 – Every Mon / Wed / Sat (Effective June 15)
Manila –Hong Kong– Manila
PR 300/301 – Every Fri / Sun (Effective June 19)
Manila – Doha– Manila
PR 684/685 – Every Thursday (Effective June 15)
Manila – Dubai – Manila
PR 658/659 – Every Tuesday (Effective June 15)
Manila – Dammam– Manila
PR 682/683 – Every Saturday (Effective June 15)
Manila – Riyadh– Manila
PR 654/655 – Every Mon / Fri (Effective June 15)
Manila – Taipei– Manila
PR 890/891 – Every Mon / Fri (Effective June 16)
Manila – Tokyo (Haneda) – Manila
PR 422/421 – Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 22)
Manila – Osaka (Kansai) – Manila
PR 412/411 – Every Mon / Thu / Sun (Effective June 22)
Manila – Nagoya
PR 438 – Every Thu / Sun (Effective June 22)
Nagoya– Manila
PR 437 – Every Fri / Mon (Effective June 23)
PAL said it is still evaluating the possibility of operating selected services to London and Sydney in June.
The airline is holding off operating regular scheduled flights to and from the following international destinations for June: Auckland, Bali, Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Busan, Fukuoka, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Macau, Melbourne, Phnom Penh, Perth, Port Moresby, Quanzhou (Jinjiang), Sapporo, Seoul (Incheon) and Shanghai.
PAL will operate the following domestic flights from June 8 to 30, 2020:
(Revised & Updated as of May 30)
Manila – Basco– Manila
PR 2936/2937 – Mon/ Wed / Fri /Sun (Effective June 8)
Manila – Laoag– Manila
PR 2196/2197 – Every Tue / Sat (Effective June 8)
PR 2198/2199 – Every Wed / Sun (Effective June 8)
Manila – Legazpi– Manila
PR 2921/2922 – Every Wed / Fri / Sat (Effective June 8)
Manila – Puerto Princesa– Manila
PR 2785/2786 – Every Tue / Fri / Sat (Effective June 8)
Manila – Busuanga (Coron) – Manila
PR 2961/2962 – Every Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri (Effective June 15)
PR 2965/2966 – Every Sunday (Effective June 15)
Manila – Bacolod– Manila
PR 2131/2132 – Daily (Effective June 8)
Manila – Cebu– Manila
PR 1845/1846 – Daily (Effective June 8)
Manila – Dumaguete– Manila
PR 2545/2546 – Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat / Sun (Effective June 8)
Manila – Iloilo– Manila
PR 2141/2142 – Daily (Effective June 8)
Manila – Kalibo– Manila
PR 2969/2970 – Every Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 8)
Manila – Caticlan (Boracay) – Manila
PR 2041/2042 – Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 8)
Manila – Roxas– Manila
PR 2203/2204 – Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat (Effective June 8)
Manila – Tacloban– Manila
PR 2985/2986 – Daily (Effective June 8)
Manila – Tagbilaran (Panglao) – Manila
PR 2773/2774 – Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat / Sun (Effective June 8)
Manila – Butuan– Manila
PR 2967/2968 – Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat / Sun (Effective June 8)
Manila – Cotabato– Manila
PR 2959/2960 – Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 8)
Manila – Cagayan de Oro– Manila
PR 2521/2522 – Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 8)
Manila – Dipolog– Manila
PR 2557/2558 – Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 8)
Manila – Davao– Manila
PR 2813/2814 – Daily (Effective June 8)
Manila – General Santos– Manila
PR 453/454 – Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 8)
Manila – Ozamiz– Manila
PR 2889/2890 – Every Mon / Wed / Fri / Sun (Effective June 8)
Manila – Pagadian– Manila
PR 2783/2784 – Every Tue / Thu / Sat / Sun (Effective June 8)
Manila – Zamboanga– Manila
PR 2997/2998 – Every Mon / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat / Sun (Effective June 8)
Cebu– Davao– Cebu
PR 2363/2364 – Daily (Effective June 8)
PAL said it plans to increase the number of routes and flights in the coming months, if allowed by aviation authorities, global public health conditions and the travel environment.
National Capital Region, Regions II, III, IV-A, and the provinces of Pangasinan, Albay, and Davao will be under general community quarantine (GCQ) while the remaining areas in the country will transition to modified GCQ (MGCQ) starting June 1. These are less restricted forms of quarantine that allow public transportation on a limited capacity and subject to health and safety protocols.
As it resumes flights, PAL said it is strictly implementing Fly Safe “new normal” practices to protect its passengers and in compliance with international health and safety protocols.
“Our travelers deserve to know that they can fly safely and with confidence,” PAL president and chief operating officer Gilbert Santa Maria said in a separate statement.
He added: “PAL is taking every precaution to protect our passengers and our crew against bio-security risks, through safety measures, stronger practices and protocols, effective equipment and the specialized training and expertise of our crew members and all personnel. That’s what we are about: Safety is in our DNA, the cornerstone of all PAL operations, and the heart of our commitment to service.”
Passengers will be required to keep their face masks/coverings on during the flight, and observe hand hygiene practices.
The airline also encourages passengers to check in online and arrive early at the airport to allocate extra time for new safety procedures (thermal scanning, social distancing practices for queuing, etc.) – at least three hours prior to departure for domestic flights; and four hours prior to departure for international flights. They must also ensure that carry-on bags are limited to just 7 kilos (15 lbs), with maximum length of 56 cm (22 inches), width of 36 cm (14 inches) and height of 23 cm (9 inches).
Passengers will be served meals and beverages in secure packaging, to minimize close contact. Inflight meals are prepared following strict Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures. Reading material will no longer be distributed during the flight.
The airline assured its aircraft are equipped with high-technology systems that continuously infuse fresh air across the cabin (cabin air is replaced every 2 to 3 minutes), as well as High Efficiency Particulate Arrestor (HEPA) filters that trap viruses, bacteria and other contaminants with 99.9% efficiency.
“The onboard air creates a cleaner environment that is safer than most enclosed public spaces and comparable to hospital operating rooms,” PAL noted.
PAL’s Boeing, Airbus and De Havilland aircraft undergo rigorous cabin disinfection using high-grade eco-friendly cleaning agents. From windows to seatback video screens, tray tables and seats, every surface is wiped clean by trained personnel before every flight. Crew members will continuously maintain the cleanliness of lavatories and cabin areas during every flight, PAL noted.
Check-in counters and ticket offices will be equipped with transparent barriers, while airport personnel will wear face masks, shields and gloves to protect all passengers. Safety practices will be observed for boarding and deplaning, as well as at business class lounges and airport shuttle buses.
All pilots and cabin crew will undergo medical evaluation before their flight assignments. PAL said its cabin crew would undergo rapid antibody testing prior to the flight, and will be wearing full personal protective equipment on board the flight.
All personnel are trained to the appropriate health protocols and handling of unwell passengers.
PAL said it will continue to collaborate with the health authorities in the Philippines and at every overseas station, to ensure full adherence to safety protocols and globally accepted standards set by the International Air Transport Association, the International Civil Aviation Organization, the E.U. Aviation Safety Agency, and the World Health Organization.
“As we uphold the health and safety of our passengers and staff to mitigate the risk of infection, we seek the cooperation of our flying public. This must be a concerted effort,” Santa Maria said.
