Heads up PAL passengers! Here's How You Can Score Great Deals at Duty Free

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Jet-setters and shopaholics, rejoice! 

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has teamed up with Duty Free Philippines (DFPC) to bring an exciting new promo for PAL arriving international passengers. With “Fly, Shop, Save,” travelers can enjoy big discounts from May 30 to December 31, 2023, at select Duty Free locations.

By presenting their PAL boarding pass, passengers can unlock a world of savings from a wide range of products available at Duty Free shops at NAIA Terminals and other outlets in Metro Manila.

Upon arrival, international passengers can avail up to a 5% discount on Duty Free outlets located inside NAIA Terminal 1.

But it doesn't end there -- within the first 48 hours upon arrival, PAL passengers can enjoy an even bigger discount of 10% at the Duty Free outlets located in Fiesta Mall, Ninoy Aquino Avenue, Parañaque, or the main outlet at Luxxe Building, Pacific Drive, Pasay.

As a special treat to Overseas Filipino Workers, PAL is extending these discounts up to 15 days from their arrival. An even longer period is extended to Senior citizens, who have a whole year to revel in these discounts and make the most of their travels.

"This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing an exceptional journey for our passengers. We want our passengers to enjoy exclusive discounts at Duty Free and make their time in the Philippines truly memorable," said Capt. Stanley Ng, PAL’s President and Chief Operating Officer.

Vicente Angala, DFPC's Chief Operating Officer, echoes the excitement, adding, "Through this strategic partnership, we're not only offering incredible benefits to international travelers but also strengthening both our companies and contributing to the growth of the country's vibrant tourism industry."

To ensure a seamless redemption process, PAL passengers must present their boarding pass upon registration at FiestaMall, Luxe Duty-Free stores, or during payment at the NAIA arrival stores.

PAL passengers can get discounts on confectionery, chocolates, fashion items, perfumes, cosmetics, Lacoste items, and fine jewelry in all Duty Free stores. Liquor and wine discounts are available at the Fiesta Mall and Luxe branches only.

Take advantage of the Fly, Shop, Save promo and make your travel experience with PAL even more memorable.

For more information about the Fly, Shop, Save promo and other exciting offers, visit philippineairlines.com/promo-offers/DutyFree

PAL: NAIA T1 for International, NAIA T2 for Domestic Flights starting June 16

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Starting June 16, 2023, all Philippine Airlines international flights will operate at Manila Airport's NAIA Terminal 1 while all Philippine Airlines domestic flights will remain at NAIA Terminal 2.

Passengers are encouraged to arrive at least four (4) hours before their international flight and three (3) hours for their domestic flights. Doing so will give travelers enough time for immigration and security checks.

PAL allows early check in for international passengers in NAIA Terminal 1 and domestic passengers in NAIA Terminal 2.

Travelers to and from the Philippines are required to register through the E-Travel portal (https://etravel.gov.ph) within seventy-two (72) hours prior to their scheduled time of arrival in or departure from the Philippines.

For arrivals in the Philippines, Filipinos and foreign nationals are required to register on the E-Travel portal. For departures from the Philippines, only Filipino nationals are required to register.

For travel reminders, please visit https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/before-you-fly/at-the-airport/pal-airport-terminal-international.

Flying Towards Recovery: Philippine Airlines Marks 82nd Anniversary with hopeful promise

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Manila, Philippines – Philippine Airlines (PAL) celebrates its 82nd anniversary with a heartfelt video highlighting the airline’s resilience and commitment to the Filipino people amidst the challenges of the pandemic.

The flag carrier marked its 82nd year in the midst of a recovery journey and is keen on further improving its services and enhancing the travel experience of its valued customers.

The anniversary video features PAL’s employees and frontliners who have been instrumental in ensuring the safety of its passengers despite the hurdles in the past two years. The video also showcased the airline’s efforts in transporting vaccines and connecting Filipinos across the world during these trying times.

“Words cannot express how grateful we are for the continued support of our customers who have stood by us during these challenging times. Your unwavering support has been instrumental in our ability to continue providing safe and reliable services amidst the pandemic,” says PAL’s director Lucio Tan III.

In line with its commitment to its customers, PAL has also announced its plans for the future. The national flag carrier is gearing up to expand its fleet amid the projected growth in passenger volume. PAL is also preparing to expand its route network and introduce new service innovations.

"At PAL, we remain committed to providing our passengers with world-class travel experiences. We appreciate your continued patience and support as we undergo improvements and innovations in the coming months that will allow us to further elevate our services.," stated PAL President and COO, Captain Stanley Ng.

Clorox PH partners with Philippine Airlines to help enhance Travelers’ Health, Safety

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As health and safety became a top concern amid the pandemic, especially for travelers, Clorox Philippines, one of the country’s leading providers of cleaning and disinfecting products, collaborated with the flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL).

Clorox Philippines worked with PAL to enhance the safety of their customers by providing Clorox products in PAL’s airport hubs and ticket offices across the Philippines. PAL received Clorox Expert Disinfectant Sprays, Clorox Expert Disinfecting Wipes canisters, Clorox Clean-Up All-Purpose Cleaner, and Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaners to disinfect its vital facilities and amenities.

“The health and safety of our passengers are our top priorities. We are pleased to have partnered with Clorox Philippines, which shares our values in upholding the safety and welfare of consumers. As more people go back to flying, our partnership is significant and timely," said Ria Carrion-Domingo, Vice President for Marketing at PAL.

Clorox Expert Disinfecting Wipes were also given to PAL’s arriving international and domestic passengers and customers of ticket offices nationwide from December 31, 2021, to March 2022, catering to almost 22,000 travelers.

“We are always committed to making the lives of every Filipino better each day with our Clorox products amid these uncertain times. And with our collaboration with PAL, we are happy that we can assist in making their travelers safe,” said Monique Gonzales, Marketing Manager for Southeast Asia at Clorox International.

The PAL Hiraya Travel Pass: An Industry First

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Here is how Philippine Airlines’ Hiraya Flight Pass can make your dream travel and family vacations possible.

When was the last time you flew to your favorite local island destination?

With travel restrictions gradually easing up, domestic tourism is steadily making a comeback.

Philippine Airlines has launched a new smart tool to give passengers the best deals for their travels - the PAL Hiraya Flight Pass, the first and only Customizable and Shareable flight travel pass in the domestic travel industry.

As vaccination ramps up and as safety protocols are strengthened, domestic travel is expected to lead the way in reviving Philippine tourism.

The Inter-Agency Task Force has recently allowed point-to-point interzonal travel from the National Capital Region to areas under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) and/or Modified GCQ for individuals below 18 years of age; fully vaccinated individuals over 65 years of age; fully vaccinated individuals with health risks; and fully vaccinated pregnant women. Additionally, individuals ages 18 to 65, regardless of vaccination status, continue to be allowed to travel.

Destinations like Boracay, Siargao, Bohol, and Palawan are just some of the island destinations that are welcoming domestic travelers who are longing to revisit or experience for the first time their majestic beaches, unique culture, gastronomic offerings and more. Just bear in mind to check the latest travel requirements and safety protocols that must be followed for fun and safe travels.

As you plan for your upcoming trips, Philippine Airlines offers a new smart tool to get the best deals for your travels -- the PAL Hiraya Flight Pass, the first and only Customizable and Shareable flight travel pass in the domestic travel industry.

Through Hiraya Flight Pass, you can conveniently pre-purchase flights with open travel dates within one year to the Widest Local Destinations for one or multiple passengers.Passengers can create a personalized flight pass that best suits their needs and wants. You can customize the pass according to your desired number of flights, destinations, travel period, cabin class, travel date restrictions, fare type, booking class availability, and passengers who can book and fly. The price of the Flight Pass depends on the pass features selected by the passengers.

Through Hiraya Flight Pass, passengers can conveniently pre-purchase flights with open travel dates within one year to the Widest Local Destinations for one or multiple passengers.

Aside from the convenience and flexibility of booking flights, Hiraya Flight Pass allows you to get Bigger Savings up to 50% savings on flight costs. Passengers may pre-purchase flights for multiple destinations at a pre-set low price. Since low fares are locked in, you need not worry about fare increases. The more flights bought, the more affordable it gets.

Additionally, the Hiraya Flight Pass can be shared with family members, friends or work colleagues. At the time of purchase, there is no need to specifically input the names of your companions. You can add the names of people you want to share the pass with at a later time.

As you make plans to revisit your dream destination with your friends and family, experience the ease, convenience and flexibility the new Hiraya Flight Pass provides.

Before you fly, please make sure to check out the travel requirements of your chosen destination.

The Hiraya Flight Pass allows passengers to create a personalized flight pass that best suits their needs and wants. They can customize it based on their desired number of flights, destinations, travel period, cabin class, travel date restrictions, fare type, and booking class availability.

Visit https://hirayaflightpass.philippineairlines.com for more information about Hiraya Flight Pass.

PAL to resume CDO-Cebu flights on Monday, June 15

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Philippine Airlines will be resuming flights between Cagayan de Oro and Cebu effective Monday, June 15, 2020. This was bared in its latest Flights Advisory as of June 12.

See the updated flight schedules below.

CEBU- CAGAYAN DE ORO- CEBU

PR 2313/ 2314- Every Mon/Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun (Effective June 15)

MANILA – CAGAYAN DE ORO – MANILA

PR 2521/2522 – Daily

Again, passengers are required to brig with them necessary travel documents in compliance to health protocols.

For more information, please see here: https://www.facebook.com/117387315866/posts/10158075967145867

and https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/ph/home/covid-19/newnormalexperience.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to resume selected international flights in June

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Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to fly a reduced number of weekly flights on “most” domestic routes and “selected” international routes starting June 1.

PAL has suspended all domestic and international flights to and from its hubs in Manila, Cebu and Clark until May 31.

PAL will announce the list of operating flights and routes for June “once the details are finalised”. It added that the resumptions of flights in June depends on “Covid-19 conditions” as well as “community quarantine restrictions”, travel bans imposed by various governments and “their impact on passenger demand”, and the “safety situation” in the destinations PAL is offering flights to.

In March, the Philippines imposed an enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in Luzon, which is a total lockdown that restricts movement except for necessity, work, and health circumstances, in response to the coronavirus crisis. On May 12, the government announced that only Metro Manila and Laguna in Luzon would be under a modified ECQ from May 16 to May 31, according to Bloomberg.

The Philippines, like a number of governments worldwide, has issued entry restrictions and quarantine requirements in light of the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

Currently, Philippine citizens and their foreign spouse/children are permitted to enter, but must undergo a 14-day home quarantine on arrival. Passengers travelling on a diplomatic passport can also travel to the country, but they will also be subject to a 14-day quarantine on arrival.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Philippines has 14,669 confirmed coronavirus cases, among those 886 deaths as of May 27.

Visit philippineairlines.com for more updates.

Magical Sapporo awaits with Philippine Airlines

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Find out why this storybook Japanese location should be your next destination

MANILA, January 3, 2019 – Among the country’s many urban cities packed with world-famous sites and landmarks to marvel at, here’s one equally as exciting yet possibly more beautiful: Sapporo, the most magical city of them all. Nestled in the northern island of Hokkaido (yes, like the famous milk tea flavor) are the sprawling storybook hills that make up the fifth largest – not to mention one of the most livable – cities in the country. Discover why it’s found its way to be Japan’s hidden gem when it comes to beer, skiing, and celebrating the winter months!

Immerse yourself in a celebration of snow. Imagine experiencing winter in a city that loves the season so much, it created a festival around it! After the warmth of a full-service PAL flight onboard the new A321 Neo, explore Sapporo’s snowy mountains and witness a winter wonderland that’s nothing short of enchanting. From its humble beginnings of 6 high school students building ice carvings in 1950, the festival has grown to bewitch locals and tourists alike through the years. Bask in chilly amazement at over 400 ice sculptures (some even life-sized!) and thrilling ice slides, navigate your way through ice mazes, catch top musical acts on-stage, even cheer for your favorites at the Queen of Ice beauty pageant! Not bad for simply ticking the Sapporo Snow Festival off your bucket list, isn’t it?

Culture comes with every season. It’s not all snow-covered roads for this city, though. Visitors can be sure that Sapporo has enough year-round excitement to keep everyone entertained. In the spring (which comes a few months after the rest of the country) visitors can enjoy cherry blossoms in full bloom, without the rest of the tourist crowds. Come summer, the city brims with lavender fields, music festivals, and beach events – best enjoyed with decadent ice cream crafted with world-renowned Hokkaido milk. And finally for autumn, when nature turns into a beautiful palette of orange and yellow hues, people indulge in a grand gastronomic feast at the Sapporo Autumn Festival.

Add brand new things to your bucket list, the Sapporo way. Drop by Japan’s only Beer Museum – it’s where the country’s world-famous beer brand gets its name. Love Royce’s Chocolate? Make sure to stop by Royce’s Chocolate World and witness chocolate artisans work their magic. Trade train rides for a picturesque view aboard a street car with old-world charm. Slurp down a bowl of Hokkaido’s specialty dish, miso butter corn ramen, and don’t be shy about asking for seconds! Relive the scenes from the sensational film Kita Kita, maybe even make a friend or two as you explore the city.

Make way for mountainside cityscapes. Sapporo is a majestic mix of nature and urban living, a timeless display of Japan just a bit different from what the rest of the world is used to. It’s a sight to behold; its lush flower farms filled with vibrant hues, quaint canals to pass through on boat, charming architecture barely over a century old. It’s no wonder many have carefully stepped into this place only find themselves falling deeply in love with the city.

Head over to Japan’s northern paradise and discover firsthand how it has cast its spell on everyone who’s paid it a visit. How to get there? Don’t worry, there’s a 4-star airline that flies to that destination 3x weekly! Only Philippine Airlines can take you there aboard the new Airbus A321 Neo, non-stop from Manila to Sapporo’s new Chitose Airport. Begin and end your storybook vacation with comfortable seats, inflight meals, and that signature heartfelt service you can get only with PAL. Not just that, get to take home even more wonderful souvenirs with free baggage allowance! After all, there’s something magical about Sapporo, and it’s definitely worth uncovering for your next destination.

For more information on Philippine Airlines, visit ‪www.philippineairlines.com, or follow its Facebook page (‪Facebook.com/flyPAL), Twitter (@flyPAL) and Instagram (@flyPAL).

About Philippine Airlines

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the national flag carrier of the Philippines, proud to be the first and longest-serving airline in Asia under its original name since being founded in 1941. Philippine Airlines is a full-service scheduled airline whose fleet of 85 aircraft operate flights to 33 destinations in the Philippines and 40 international destinations in the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, New Zealand and all over Asia. It also serves an additional 41 destinations through code share alliances with partner airlines. Philippine Airlines recently received a 4-Star global airline rating from Skytrax, the international air transport rating organization, having proven excellence and commitment to world-class standards across Skytrax’s global metrics that measure product and service quality

PAL'S Brand-new Airbus A350 & A321neo Planes

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Inflight comfort and luxury are redefined with Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) brand-new Airbus A350-900 XWB and A321neo airplanes. Generous legroom, enhanced entertainment, and high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity await passengers across all travel classes beginning July 2018. 

 

“PAL aims to provide excellent standards of service for its passengers throughout the entire travel experience and be at par with the world’s best airlines. We are taking our flights to the next level by modernizing our fleet and enhancing our cabin amenities and inflight offerings, on top of ensuring that we consistently provide that distinct brand of heartfelt service PAL is known for," said PAL President and COO Dr. Jaime J. Bautista.

“The arrival of the Airbus A350 and A321neo forms part of our journey towards attaining our goal of being the only 5-Star airline in the next few years from our 4-Star global airline rating.", he added.

In partnership with airline design specialist LIFT Strategic Design, PAL equipped the new planes with both function and form in mind, promising an enhanced passenger experience.

“With state-of-the-art modifications based on the latest technologies, these new aircraft will bring more benefits not only to passengers and crew but to the environment as well,” said Bautista.

Here are four things you can expect from PAL’s brand-new planes:

A Whole New World of Flights

These planes unlock PAL’s true potential with the new long-range aircraft capable of flying non-stop, up to 17 hours for the A350 and up to 8 hours for the A321neo.

The new A350 will open a whole new world of access to long-haul destinations in North America and Europe. Starting October 2018, passengers can enjoy travelling to New York City nonstop for the first time in ultimate comfort and style with the introduction of the A350’s Tri-Class cabin experience. The A321neo, on the other hand, has commenced non-stop flights to Brisbane last July 2nd and will soon explore Sydney, Port Moresby, and Sapporo.

Space for Days (Or hours)

The new A350 and A321neo pack an impressive space in the cabin so that every passenger, regardless of class of service, enjoys the maximum comfort possible during the flight. These new aircraft also feature an innovative cabin layout and seat design.

Business Class passengers aboard the A321neo can enjoy full-flat seats up that extend up to 78 inches, a first in PAL’s narrow-body fleet and a first for A321neos worldwide. Meanwhile, all Business Class passengers aboard the A350 have direct access to the aisle with the 1-2-1 seat configuration.

Business Class passengers aboard the A350 enjoy top-level comfort that matches the best competitors globally with seats that can be reclined to full-flat beds, equipped with adjustable air cushions and massage functions. Plus, with enhanced amenities and services such as our new plush duvets and Dine-on-Demand meal service, passengers can expect a cozier and more enjoyable long-haul journey.

The Premium Economy Class onboard the A350 – a first of its kind to be offered on PAL’s destinations in the US Mainland and the UK – offers passengers an upgraded experience without the lavish price tag, with 38-inches of legroom and seats that can recline up to eight inches. Passengers seated in the Premium Economy Class also enjoy privacy and exclusivity with only 24 seats available and a dedicated lavatory in the cabin.

Economy Class on the A350 has also been enhanced with seats that recline up to six inches and a spacious legroom with seat pitch of up to 33 inches, offering industry leading comfort.

Put Boredom Behind
The A350 and A321neo provides more options and control to passengers seeking personal entertainment during a long-haul flight. All seats are equipped with personal TV screens with an up-to-date selection of movies, TV shows, music and more for every generation.

Starting October 2018, passengers will have more control to select content from their mobile phone aboard the A350 via the myPAL Player App. Guests simply need to download the app, pair it up the personal TV screen assigned, and have full control on the entertainment.

The A350 boasts of having the first high-speed Wi-Fi in the PAL fleet – so you can surf and watch videos on Facebook or YouTube, or even shop online starting October 2018. The new aircraft is also equipped with experience-enhancing mood lighting with scenes designed specifically for PAL, giving the cabin a “distinctly PAL” ambiance.

Less Noise, More R&R

You can sleep soundly when flying via the A350 and the A321neo — their state-of-the-art engines produce less noise both inside and outside the cabin, compared to other previous-generation aircraft. In fact, the A350 has four times less noise than its competitor aircraft, making it the quietest twin-aisle aircraft to date.

The arrival of the A350 and A321neo is just a preview of what PAL has up its sleeves. Committed to providing Filipinos a better flying experience, PAL expects a total of 27 new aircraft - with 6 A350s and 21 A321neos – bringing the average age of the flag carrier’s fleet to 5 years by end-2018. The arrival of new planes is an exciting phase in the flag carrier’s journey towards a 5-Star Skytrax Rating in 2020.

About Philippine Airlines:

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the national flag carrier of the Philippines, proud to be the first and longest-serving airline in Asia under its original name since being founded in 1941. Philippine Airlines is a full-service scheduled airline whose fleet of 85 aircraft operate flights to 33 destinations in the Philippines and 41 international destinations in the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, New Zealand and all over Asia. It also serves an additional 41 destinations through code share alliances with partner airlines. Philippine Airlines recently received a 4-Star global airline rating from Skytrax, the international air transport rating organization, having proven excellence and commitment to world-class standards across Skytrax's global metrics that measure product and service quality.

For more information, you can check out the Official website: www.philippineairlines.com

PAL airlifts donations to Marawi

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Philippine Airlines (PAL) is offering free airlift of critical supplies and relief goods for the rebuilding of Marawi City.

PAL is flying donations to Cagayan de Oro, for transport by land to Marawi City, through accredited government agencies, SEC-registered foundations, NGOs, non-profit, charitable, civic and religious organizations.

The program, which covers airlifting of donations within the Philippines only, is flying goods on space availability basis. Priority goods are urgently needed items such as medicines, ready-to-eat halal processed foods and products, mats and blankets, water purification tablets and equipment, hygiene supplies such as baby diapers and other commodities which are not readily sourced in the affected areas.

Donors may send an email to the PAL Foundation at palfoundation@pal.com.ph indicating the following details – name and contact details of donors/organizations, recipient or consignee, contents and estimate cost of donation, weight, etc. They will be given instructions on the schedule of shipment. 

Heart of Kapitan for the country's heroes - Puso ni KAP para sa AFP at PNP

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PAL Chairman Lucio C. Tan is granting special privileges for the men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police in recognition of their sacrifices for the country.

Dr. Tan is granting 40 kilos free baggage allowance to AFP and PNP personnel in active service traveling on all PAL domestic routes on official or personal capacity. 

PAL continues to support the PH troops amid the Marawi crisis by granting special privileges to AFP and PNP personnel. Earlier this month, PAL chairman Dr. Lucio Tan has also personally turned over a P2 million check donation to support the country’s soldiers.

Military personnel are required to present their valid identification card upon check in at the airport. Baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance of 40 kilos shall be assessed the applicable excess baggage rates. 

This grant, which is applicable across all fare brands, shall be valid only for travel until 31 December 2017.

“My heart goes out to our country's heroes and heroines who have sacrificed their lives in the battlefield and to all those who continue fighting to save Marawi and other critical areas. You deserve the country's highest honor,”stressed Chairman Tan.

In addition, a 20% discount on ALL regular domestic fare brands (except budget economy fare brands) is also being provided to all active members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police for any type of travel – official or personal. AFP and PNP personnel must present a valid ID card upon ticketing.

On July 25, 2017, President Rodrigo Duterte will be honoring fallen soldiers of Marawi in Malacanang Palace with the family members of deceased soldiers as special guests.

PAL is extending two free domestic tickets to Manila for each family attending the said event called “Salamat Magigiting na Mandirigma, Go Negosyo Kapatid from Marawi Financial Assistance to the Families of Fallen Heroes”. 

Earlier, the flag carrier donated two million pesos to the AFP for the soldiers who are fighting or have fought in Marawi. 

The Tan Yan Kee Foundation – the corporate social responsibility arm of the LT Group as well as the PAL foundation are carrying out donation drives and humanitarian cargo grants, respectively, for those affected by the Marawi situation.

Advisory : PAL tells passengers: Be at airport 5 hours before departure

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MANILA - Philippine Airlines on Tuesday advised passengers of international flights to be at the airport up to five hours before departure in anticipation of long lines at immigration counters.

"Please come early in anticipation of long immigration lines," the flag carrier said.

Immigration officers have gone on mass leave to protest alleged non-payment of overtime work.

Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre, who said more than 30 personnel have resigned and 50 others are on leave, admitted that the problem may extend until the Holy Week.

Read full advisory below:

"Tinatawagan ng pansin ang mga pasahero ng Philippine Airlines na paalis patungong ibang bansa: Sikaping makarating sa airport (NAIA Terminal 2) para makapag-check-in sa inyong flight ng apat hanggang limang (4-5) oras bago ang takdang oras ng lipad dahil sa kakulangan ng tauhan sa Immigration counters na nagdudulot ng mahabang pila. Agahan po ang pagpunta sa airport dahil mahaba ang pila sa Immigration. Salamat po."

Manila International Aviation Authority (MIAA) General Manager Ed Monreal insisted, however, that they have a "contingency plan" to ensure normal operation despite the mass leave.

PAL Mabuhay Miles seals partnership with Holiday Inn & Suites Makati

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PAL Mabuhay Miles formalized its partnership with Holiday Inn and Suites Makati as part of the frequent flyer program's thrust to sustain engagement and patronage of its growing membership base of over 3.5 million members.

Dubbed 'Stay, Dine and Fly', the collaboration gives Mabuhay Miles members a chance to enrich their travel, hotel and airline experience and receive additional perks and privileges during their stay at Holiday Inn & Suites Makati.

Under this partnership which runs from September 15, 2016 to April 30, 2017, Mabuhay Miles members will earn a guaranteed 500 miles for every qualified night stay and 50% off on best available rates for every weekend stay at the Holiday Inn & Suites. Members are in for a treat as they are also qualified to earn 500 miles for spending a minimum of Php 2,000 on buffet lunch or dinner at the hotel's Flavors Restaurant. 

“We continuously think of ways to provide Mabuhay Miles members a more rewarding experience. Our card holders may now enjoy reaping the benefits of staying in a world-class hotel and earn Mabuhay Miles that can be used to redeem award tickets and service class upgrades,” said PAL President and COO Jaime J. Bautista. 

As the national carrier's frequent flyer program, Mabuhay Miles has forged partnerships with establishment representing the given pillars of the program – flying, shopping, dining, driving and unwinding. Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is the latest addition to the growing roster of luxury and chain hotel partners of Mabuhay Miles. The business and leisure hotel joins Holiday Inn Manila Galleria and Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria as an elite partner of PAL’s revamped loyalty program. 

PAL Loyalty Program AVP Marietta T. Casanova said, “The possibilities of earning Miles with Mabuhay Miles are endless. Mabuhay Miles constantly looks for ways to make the customer experience more engaging and rewarding. This latest tie up not only allows our loyal patrons to experience the lifestyle they desire but also to earn and redeem their miles."

Present in the contract signing were PAL President Jaime Bautista, PAL Assistant Vice President for Loyalty Program, Marietta T. Casanova; Area General Manager, Philippines, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and General Manager of Holiday Inn & Suites Makati Christian Pirodon, and Area Director of Sales & Marketing, Philippines, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Director of Sales & Marketing of Holiday Inn & Suites Makati Maricor Aquino.

For reservations and inquiries, members can book directly through Holiday Inn & Suites Reservations Office at +63 2 9090888, via email at hism.reservations@ihg.com or by simply clicking this link: http://bit.ly/PALxHolidayInn

To enroll and enjoy the rewarding experience with Mabuhay Miles, visit www.mabuhaymiles.com.

About Mabuhay Miles

Mabuhay Miles is the frequent flyer program of Philippine Airlines (PAL), the country's national flag carrier. Members can earn miles by engaging with Mabuhay Miles' program partners. More partnerships are slated to be forged with establishments representing the five pillars of the Mabuhay Miles Program – flying, shopping, dining, driving and unwinding. Among its innovations is the Mabuhay Miles Travel Card, the first Membership and Universal Prepaid Travel Card card in one. The Mabuhay Miles Travel Card can soon be used to redeem hotel stays, products , perks and services from our participating Program Partners. At Mabuhay Miles, Members are provided with award choices, specifically, with options to redeem their Miles according to their needs. There are no blackout dates for award travel. For more information, visit www.mabuhaymiles.com, www.facebook.com/MabuhayMiles and twitter.com/PALMabuhayMiles.

About Holiday Inn & Suites Makati

Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is part of Intercontinental Hotels Group, the global hotel company that operates a broad portfolio of preferred hotel brands with more than 5,000 hotels in almost 100 countries. It is located in the heart of Ayala Center and offers a direct access to the renowned Glorietta shopping mall. Known for its genuine service, modern & spacious guest rooms, free Internet access, hip sky lounge, rooftop swimming pool and smart casual all-day dining restaurant, this hotel is the smart choice for both business and leisure travelers. Traveling with children will be a breeze with the hotel's weekend activities & family-friendly amenities under the Kids Stay and Eat Free Programme. All guest rooms are fully equipped with coffee & tea making facilities, 40" LED TV, IDD/NDD telephone, mini-bar, work desk with wired and wireless Internet access and a multimedia panel. For guest's business needs, other facilities include nine (9) meeting and function rooms, a boardroom, a business center, and an Executive Lounge. Holiday Inn & Suites Makati is your home away from home in the midst of the Makati Business District and a mere 20-minute drive from the Manila International Airport.

Air passengers to use E-Tickets

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Effective immediately, printed tickets no longer mandatory at airports.

"This is another simple step to improve access to basic government services," the DOJ said. "We shall continue to work with all stakeholders to inject common sense and process logic into our systems."

The Bureau of Immigration and Deportation will no longer require passengers to present printed copies of their plane tickets as mandated by the Department of Justice (DOJ)

This is in line with the recent order (Operations Order No. 2013-003) from DOJ entitled Removing the Requirement of Presentation of the Printed Hard Copy of Return and/or Onward Passage Ticket which allows air passengers to use E-Tickets displayed on a mobile device such as smartphones and/or tablets in lieu of hard copies of the ticket.

The new ruling applies for all international airports around the country including the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

More sources : Yugatech News

Murang Lipad offers travel assistance to passengers affected by flight cancellations

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Enjoy Wonderful World! Here’s great news for travelers!

Murang Lipad, a division of Triplestar Travel & Tours, announced that it is offering flight reservation assistance to passengers affected by flight cancellations. It services ticket reservation of all major carriers in the Philippines, particularly Tiger Air, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Air Asia and Jetstar.

To avail of specialized travel assistance, passengers may call the reservations hotline at 849-0100. They may also call Murang Lipad for free by visiting www.muranglipad.com and clicking the WebTalk Button. Office hours are extended from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily to accommodate travel needs of affected passengers.

Triplestar has 11 ticketing offices nationwide, particularly in Makati, Manila Domestic Airport, Quezon City, SM Clark, Cebu City, Cebu International Airport, Davao City, Davao International Airport, Puerto Princesa, Tacloban and Bacolod. All are strategically located to cater to passengers’ immediate travel requirements.

For more information about Murang Lipad, 

please like Murang Lipad Facebook  http://facebook.com/muranglipad

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Philippine Airlines plans service to direct flights to two European cities by the end of 2013

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Here's the announcement regarding the plan to restore direct service between the Philippines and Europe, Philippine Airlines has revealed that it is likely that the carrier will only be able to mount direct flights to two European cities by the end of 2013.

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Ismael Augusto Gozon, Senior Vice President of Operations for Philippine Airlines, indicated that the airline is planning direct flights to two countries in Europe by year end. The flights would be to one of the previously announced planned destinations of London, Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, and Madrid. "We will fly to two European destination before the end of the year," said Gozon. "We will likely use the Airbus A340 or Boeing 777 for the direct flights to Europe.

The European Union lifted the ban on Philippine Airlines flights to Europe on July 12 paving the way for the carrier to restore direct service to the continent by the end of this year. "We have to apply for everything all over again. We literally have to start from zero," said Gozon. "We will really try to fly there before the end of the year."

London remains a high priority as one of the initial destinations for Philippine Airlines. It was revealed that the newly proposed target date for direct service to London will be December 2013 as the airline has faced delays in obtaining regulatory approvals. Philippine Airlines is expected to use London Gatwick airport as the airline's gateway to the United Kingdom and may initially use the recently acquired A340-300 aircraft to operate the service.

Meanwhile, the Civil Aeronautics Board has taken initial steps to reopen talks with Italy and France in order to establish fresh air service agreements that can support the expansion of Philippine Airlines. Discussions are expected to be held with Rome and Paris within the next six months. According to Carmelo Arcillo, CAB Executive Director, discussions with Rome for flights to Fiumcino Airport are scheduled for September 4-5, 2013 while discussions with France for resumption of service to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport is not scheduled until January 2014.

Philippine Airlines recently announced that it would be transferring the majority of its domestic operations to its subsidiary PAL Express in order to concentrate on higher yielding international long haul routes. But according to Brendan Sobie, analyst at the Centre for Aviation Asia Pacific, it is a risky move that will further strain the carrier's limited resources. "It's a high-risk venture. Re-establishing an airline on long-haul routes that are intensely competitive is an expensive proposition with huge, upfront costs," said Sobie. Ramon Ang, President of PAL, has taken a contrarian approach since assuming control and management of Philippine Airlines. The carrier reported losses of $95 million in 2012.