Airlines
The Airlines section brings you the most recent developments, innovative breakthroughs, and essential information from the airline industry. New routes, new aircraft, updated flight schedules—you’ll all find it here.
PAL to expand, reconfigure fleet amid record profits
In a media conference on Tuesday, national flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced that it is expanding and improving its fleet to better...
PAL to launch nonstop Manila-Seattle flights
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced it will become the first carrier to offer nonstop flights between Manila and Seattle starting October 2,...
Sunlight Air kicks off hub transfer to Clark
Filipino boutique airline Sunlight Air officially moved its operations from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila to Clark International Airport on Monday,...
Emirates wins ‘Best Inflight Entertainment’ award, features Filipino content
Emirates has been awarded the ‘Best Inflight Entertainment’ title at the 2024 Airline Excellence Awards, hosted by AirlineRatings.com. The airline stood out for...
PAL nets record $379m profit in 2023
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) reported a record net income of $379 million (PHP 21 billion) for the year 2023, marking its strongest...
PAL welcomes first ex-Garuda Boeing 777
A former Garuda Indonesia Boeing 777-3U3ER, which has long been anticipated to join Philippine Airlines’ fleet, touched down at Ninoy Aquino International Airport...
Air Malta folds after 50 years, new national carrier KM Malta Airlines takes over
After 50 years of service, Malta’s national airline Air Malta ceased operations on Saturday, March 31, 2024. The airline folded after the European...
Starlux Airlines axes Taipei-Manila flights
Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines operated its final flight on the Taipei-Manila route on Saturday, March 30, 2024, marking the end of service to...
Vietnam Airlines to offer inflight connectivity throughout its fleet from 2025
Vietnam Airlines is teaming up with Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) to offer in-flight internet connectivity (IFC) on flights across its network...
Flydubai expands network with new routes to Saudi Arabia
Dubai-based airline Flydubai has announced the launch of flights to two new destinations in Saudi Arabia: Al Jouf and Red Sea International. This...
