Philippine Airlines first took to the skies on March 15, 1941 using a five-seater Beech model 18 aircraft amid the specter of global war. That flight earned for PAL the distinction of being Asia's first airline.
Since then, PAL etched numerous firsts in Philippine commercial aviation.
PAL is the only full-service Philippine air carrier offering a higher level of inflight and on-ground service, drawing from its long experience in airline operations for the past seven decades.
Passengers may choose to fly on Business Class, Premium Economy (selected aircraft), or Economy Class, and would enjoy generous baggage allowance, spacious legroom, inflight wireless connectivity, sumptuous inflight dishes, quality products and services, a popular frequent flyer program (Mabuhay Miles) and many more.
PAL operates an extensive network of flights out of its four (4) hub airports: Manila (Ninoy Aquino), Cebu (Mactan), Clark and Davao.
Today, PAL flies to 42 international and 33 domestic destinations using 85 aircraft, one of the youngest fleets in the industry with an average age of just five years.
PAL's international route network extends as far in the east to New York and in the west to London, covering two-thirds of the globe.
PAL is the first Philippine-based carrier certified safe by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), through its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Program.
At its diamond anniversary in 2016, PAL announced a new corporate vision - to be a five-star airline by 2020. In support of this goal, a new brand identity was unveiled, embodying warm and caring service that can only come from the Heart of the Filipino. This new branding projects PAL as the showcase of the best of the Philippines and of the Filipino.
In February 2018, PAL was certified a 4-Star airline by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organisation. PAL joins the list of 40 world-class airlines around the globe also rated 4-Star. PAL is the first and only airline in the Philippines with a 4-Star Rating.
PAL is stepping up efforts to become a 5-Star airline by expanding its fleet and route network and continuously innovating its products and services.
Classes of Service
Economy Class
- The Economy Class seats are fitted with a 9-inch seatback mounted and in-arm touch-screen personal television.
- The seats have the undulating wave-pattern design in a blue, aqua, and terracotta palette.
- There's a tropical feel in the front and back ends of the cabin featuring interiors, curtains, carpets, and surfaces in shades of blue, white, gray, silver and tan.
- The Economy Class of the new B777-300ERs features Panasonic eX2 Inflight Entertainment System, which offers full-library of video and audio content.
Business Class
- Business Class seats of B777-300ER can be adjusted to a variety of the positions.
- Business class seats are designed in plush, deep-blue upholstery accented with touches of silvery-copper threads.
- The seats are fitted with 15.4 inches. seat-back mounted and 10.6 inches touch-screen personal television.
- Each seat features individual “goose neck” reading lights, laptop charging port, and USB port.
In-Flight Meals and Beverages
Business Class
A delightful choice of Western, Filipino, and Japanese delicacies are
served on particular routes for the passengers having booked Philippine
Airline flight tickets. Well-acclaimed culinary personalities are regularly
invited as guest chefs in the airline's food festivals in the Sky.
Economy Meals
Passenger can savour the airline's brand of traditional and fusion cuisine.
Well-renowned chefs are invited in the airline's food festivals in the Sky
for offering unique dining experience.
Special Meals
Travelers having special meal requirements can place a request with the
airline.
Beverages
International passengers may choose from a vast selection of alcoholic and
non-alcoholic beverages. That include - fruit juices, soft drinks, coffee,
tea, red wine, white wine, whiskey, gin, vodka, brandy, and a choice of
beer.
Complimentary beverages and snacks are available for passengers in domestic
flights exceeding 45 minutes.
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In-Flight Entertainment
Philippine Airlines offers myPAL entertainment system for passengers.
Travellers can revel in a wide range of the newest movies, television
shows, music, and games.
Philippine Airlines Domestic Flight Routes
Passengers can buy Philippine Airlines tickets for domestic destinations
including - Cebu, Clark, Gasan, General Santos, Kalibo, Lubang, Mamburao,
and a lot more.
Philippine Airlines International Flight Routes
The international destinations for which you can book Philippine Airline
flights include - Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney, Perth, Toronto, Vancouver,
Beijing, Shanghai, Frankfurt, Athens, Hong Kong, Kolkata, Mumbai, New
Delhi, Denpasar, Kuwait City, Macau, Amsterdam, Moscow, and Cebu to name a
few destinations.
Philippine Airlines Loyalty Programs and Miles Promotions
Mabuhay Miles is the frequent flyer program of Philippines Airlines.
Travelers can redeem miles every time they fly with Philippine Airlines,
its codeshare, and airline partners. With the Mabuhay Miles, travelers can
fly, shop, dine, and unwind.
Philippine Airlines Baggage Fees
Here’s information on baggage allowance for passengers having done
Philippine Airlines reservations.
- Each Philippine Airlines flight ticket has its own free baggage allowance policy. Passengers are recommended not to carry jewellery, precious metal, silver ware, negotiable papers, securities, and other valuable in their check-n baggage.
- An infant may also be allowed one fully collapsible stroller, infant's carrying basket or infant's car seat subject to availability of space.
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Unaccompanied Minors Guidelines
Philippine Airlines offers the facility of Unaccompanied Minors. The
airline recognises children between 8 - 11 years of age traveling alone as
unaccompanied minors. There's service fee charged for unaccompanied minors.
Travelers can check with the airline for the same.
Philippine Airlines Web Check-in Policy
Why waste time in long check-in queues at the airport when the facility of
online check-in is available. Passengers can check in online for Philippine
Airlines flights between 24 hours to 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to
international flight's departure time. And from 24 hours to 1 hour prior to
domestic flight's departure time.