Philippine Airlines

Philippine Airlines, commonly known as PAL, was founded on February 26, 1941, making it the oldest commercial airline in Asia and the first to operate in the Philippines. Headquartered in Pasay, Metro Manila, PAL operates its primary hub at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, serving an extensive domestic network across the Philippine archipelago of over 7,600 islands along with international routes to destinations in Asia, North America, the Middle East, and Australia. Philippine Airlines is not a member of any global airline alliance but maintains codeshare agreements with several international carriers. The airline's fleet includes Airbus A350-900 and Airbus A330-300 aircraft for long-haul routes, with Airbus A321 variants serving regional and domestic routes. PAL's cabin products include Business Class with lie-flat seats on long-haul aircraft, Premium Economy on select routes, and Economy Class. The airline emphasizes Filipino hospitality with warm, personalized service and Philippine-inspired cuisine. The Mabuhay Miles frequent flyer program offers multiple elite tiers and redemption options. Philippine Airlines serves significant routes to destinations with large Filipino diaspora communities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Toronto, and cities across the Middle East. The airline underwent Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring in 2021, emerging with reduced debt and a streamlined fleet. PAL is majority owned by Lucio Tan's holding company and has invested in modernizing its fleet with fuel-efficient aircraft types to improve economics on its long-haul network.