Philippine Airlines suspends flights on multiple routes

PHILIPPINE AIRBUS A340-343 RP-C8782 (MSN 1449)

Philippine Airlines has unveiled a series of significant adjustments to its international network, affecting routes across the Middle East, East Asia and North America.

The airline announced it will temporarily suspend flights between Manila and Dammam, Saudi Arabia, effective the 1st of November 2024. This move is part of a broader restructuring of PAL’s Middle East network.

“We plan to continue to serve the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with our daily Manila to Riyadh service,” PAL stated in a circular to travel agents. The carrier will also maintain daily flights to Doha and Dubai.

In East Asia, PAL is ending its Manila-Macau route, with the last flights operating on the 29th of August 2024. The thrice-weekly service (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays) will cease after this date.

The Manila-Beijing route is also facing significant changes. While regular service will be suspended after the 8th of October 2024, a single flight is scheduled for the 22nd of October.

Additionally, the Manila-Guangzhou route will operate on limited dates: 28th of September, 1st of October, and the 8th of October 2024.

On the positive end, PAL is introducing a new route from Manila to Seattle, starting on the 2nd of October 2024. This service will operate three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, marking the carrier’s entry into a new North American market.

Meanwhile, the Cebu-Osaka route launch has been delayed. Initially set for the 1st of July, then postponed to the 27th of October it is now scheduled to start on the 22nd of December 2024, operating three times a week on Sundays, Mondays, and Thursdays.

The airline advises affected passengers to contact their travel agents or PAL representatives for assistance with rebooking or refunds.