Philippine Airlines will restore nonstop flights between Manila and Dubai on October 2, 2026, giving travellers another direct option between the Philippines and the UAE. The service will begin with four flights a week, while the airline aims to increase frequency when operations allow. The return matters for Filipino residents travelling home, families visiting across […]
Philippines domestic travel is facing fresh pressure as higher airfares and sharply rising fuel expenses influence passenger demand, according to Philippine Airlines’ first-half 2026 performance. The flag carrier generated total revenue of US$1.746 billion during the first six months of the year, up 5.9% from the same period in 2025. However, passenger numbers fell as
Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are expanding their strategic partnership from 1 June 2026, opening more convenient travel options between the Philippines, Doha and major international markets. The agreement builds on the Manila–Doha codeshare cooperation launched in June 2025 and adds more than 40 destinations across both airlines’ networks. Under the expanded arrangement, Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines and Qatar Airways are dramatically expanding their strategic partnership from June 2026, introducing broader codeshare connectivity, easier international transfers, and enhanced loyalty rewards aimed at strengthening travel links between Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. The upgraded cooperation is expected to improve passenger convenience while giving both airlines greater network reach across
Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are significantly expanding their partnership from June 2026, opening more than 40 new travel routes, streamlining international transfers, and integrating loyalty rewards for travelers moving between the Philippines, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. The strengthened alliance is expected to improve one-stop connectivity through Doha while giving travelers simpler booking
Philippine Airlines will launch new nonstop flights between Manila and Chicago from November 9, 2026, creating a major new air link between the Philippines and the United States while boosting tourism, family travel and business connectivity. The new service will operate three times weekly between Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila and Chicago O’Hare International
Philippine Airlines will expand Manila–Los Angeles flights to 18 weekly by June 2026, offering more flexibility, better connections, and enhanced Asia–US travel access.
Philippine Airlines posts 62% profit growth in Q3 2025, helping boost tourism growth in the Philippines through improved connectivity, more flights and service upgrades.
Philippine Airlines urges a unified national airport master plan to reduce Manila congestion, improve connectivity, and boost tourism and trade.
Philippine Airlines begins direct Manila–Da Nang flights, enhances Philippines–Vietnam tourism and trade with three weekly services and growing demand.
