Philippine Airlines Flight Status

Philippine Airlines

The Philippine airline is the flag carrier of the Philippines. Founded in 1941, it is considered the first and oldest commercial in the entire Asia operating under its original name. Though Philippine Airlines is founded by a group of businessmen led by Andres Soriano, eventually the airline is owned by PAL Holdings owned by Lucio Tan. The current President and CEO of the company is Mr. Jaime Bautista.

The airlines headquarters is in PNB Financial Center in Pasay City, in Metro Manila, Philippines. Being the ninth largest corporation in the Philippines in terms of revenue, it employs more than 6, 500 employees, that include 999 pilots and 2, 647 cabin crews as of 2017. PAL is the sixty-first largest airline in the world in terms of revenue passenger kilometers flown.

Due to the pandemic, the airline is cutting 30% of workforce both on the management and rank and file employees. The retrenchment of 30 percent of its workforce will affect about 2300 employees. Like other airline, they were lockdown for almost one year. Since March 2020, PAL has suspended capital expenditures, reduced management salaries, deferred lease payments, and slashed non-essential expenses. Flexible working arrangements were implemented during the height of the pandemic.

Now the airlines are starting to normalize their operations by gradually increasing domestically and international flights. The airline, assured its customers and partners that current operations would continue without disruptions. What is important is for the staff and the frequent flyers to adhere to safety protocol amidst the pandemic.

PAL Hubs and Focus Cities

The main hub of the airline is at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. Other hubs are located in Clark International Airport in Angeles City Pampanga, Mactan- Cebu International Airport in Cebu City and in Francisco Bangor International Airport in Davao City. Through its hubs around the country, Philippine Airlines serves 31 domestic destinations and 54 overseas destinations.

Baggage

In general, each flight ticket has its own Free Baggage Allowance (FBA) policy. This Free Baggage Allowance (FBA) entitlement is valid only on that specific flight and may not necessarily apply to your connecting flights. In Philippine Airlines, the total weight of the check-in baggage should follow the Free Baggage Allowance of the service class per route. This applies to domestic and international flights.

A single piece of checked baggage should weigh no more than 32kg (70lbs). Any baggage exceeding the 32kg weight limit must be repacked or will not be accepted for carriage. Check-in baggage that exceeds the allowed dimension and maximum weight shall be treated as oversized or overweight and an Excess Baggage Charge (EBC) shall be collected.

Infant's Baggage

An infant may also be allowed one fully collapsible stroller or infant's carrying basket or infant's car seat subject to availability of space.

For Dangerous Goods

For safety reasons, dangerous goods; articles or substances which are capable of posing a risk to health, safety, property or the environment must not be carried in passengers hand carried or checked baggage.

Reward programs

Airline loyalty programs reward customers for buying tickets by giving them points, sometimes called miles, that can be used for free trips, upgrades, and other things. The programs are most valuable to airlines in non-hub cities, since those cities often have choices of which airline to fly for most trips.

In Philippine Airlines’ Mabuhay Miles is a frequent flyer program with miles of difference. It lets you experience that warm Filipino touch as you fly around the world. It lets you experience that pleasing hospitality the Philippines has been known for in the whole world.

Earn Flight Miles with the largest network in the Philippines, and many more destinations around the world – including North Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, North America, Middle East and Europe. The account holder can also earn miles from non-flights thru purchases; dine in, call, travel, entertainments and lifestyles.

PAL Cancellation & Refund Policy

Due to the pandemic restrictions, cancellation may be frequent, thus all costumers should adhere to terms and policies. The airlines assure you that your current tickets are safe and remain valid. All passenger tested positive can transact thru online.

Convert to a Travel Voucher

It is equivalent to the unused net value and unused taxes of your ticket PLUS 10% of the unused net value. This benefit is available only among passengers who have not made previous changes to their booking. Initially valid for 1 year and can be extended for another year.

Rebook or Reroute your ticket.

No rebooking fee and no fare difference for completed travels within the same booking class on or before September 30, 2021 or ticket validity, whichever comes first. Applicable government taxes may be collected. Requests must be made until June 30, 2021.

Refund your ticket

Refund your ticket without penalties, excluding Ticketing Service Charge (TSC).

If your flight is not affected by cancellations or travel ban, you can make voluntary changes to your flight following the new No-Worry Flight Fare Brand.All changes shall be made within ticket validity and applicable change fees shall be assessed on the fare conditions of the route.

It’s always been gun flying with Philippine Airline. Enjoy nonstop flights international and domestic at amazingly low fares with unlimited rebooking. PAL is strictly implementing new normal health and safety protocols to ensure that you are protected as you travel with PAL.