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Philippine Airlines is the Philippine flag carrier, founded in 1941 and based in Manila; as of 2026 it is not yet an alliance member, with oneworld entry planned for 2027.
Philippine Airlines overview
Philippine Airlines was founded in 1941 and is often cited as the oldest commercial airline in Asia still operating under its original name. It is controlled by PAL Holdings, part of businessman Lucio Tan's LT Group, and its regional subsidiary PAL Express operates domestic and short-haul routes. Wikipedia reports that it has accepted an invitation to join oneworld, with membership planned for 2027.
The mainline fleet numbers roughly 50 aircraft, including Airbus A350s, Boeing 777-300ERs and Airbus A330s. From its Manila hub, with Cebu as a secondary hub, it flies to Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and North America, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York JFK, Honolulu, Vancouver and Toronto.
| IATA code | PR |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines |
| Main hub | Manila Ninoy Aquino (MNL) |
| Alliance | Independent |
| Founded | 1941 |
- ICAO code
- PAL
- Hubs and bases
- MNL · CEB
- Cabins
- Business · Premium Economy · Economy
- Official website
- philippineairlines.com
Where Philippine Airlines flies
Philippine Airlines connects Manila and Cebu with domestic points and international destinations in Asia, Australia, the Middle East and North America. Its long-haul routes are focused on the United States and Canada, with services also to Doha and Riyadh.
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Canada
Flights to Canada
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Doha
Striking museums, Souq Waqif's lanes, and a waterfront Corniche, with Qatar Airways nonstops from across North America.
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Los Angeles
Beaches, studios and world-class museums spread across a sunny basin, served by LAX plus handy Burbank and Long Beach airports.
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New York
Three airports, 24-hour subway, and five boroughs of museums, Broadway, parks and food that never runs out of new corners to explore.
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San Francisco
Hills, cable cars and the Golden Gate, with BART from SFO and Oakland airports putting downtown about 30 minutes away.
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Sydney
Harbour icons, surf beaches and ferry rides, with nonstop flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas and Vancouver.
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Philippine Airlines sets baggage allowances by fare, cabin and route, so the same flight can include different allowances on different tickets. Your exact allowance is shown with the fare before you pay, and our agents can add bags at the airline’s published rate when they issue your ticket. See our extra baggage service for details.
Philippine Airlines cancellation policy
What happens when you cancel a Philippine Airlines ticket depends on the fare rules attached to it, which you see before booking. Tickets bought for travel to or from the US generally allow a free cancellation within 24 hours of booking when the flight is at least seven days away; after that, flexible fares may be refundable and others may convert to credit or be non-refundable. If Philippine Airlines cancels your flight, you are entitled to a refund. Our cancellation desk reviews your ticket free of charge.
Philippine Airlines date change policy
Whether a Philippine Airlines ticket can be changed, and for what fee, depends on its fare rules; you will usually pay any fare difference. We compare the options before you commit. More on our date change service.
Philippine Airlines check-in information
Check-in times and methods for Philippine Airlines vary by airport and route, including online, app and airport check-in. For international departures from the US, plan to arrive about three hours before departure, and confirm the exact deadlines in your booking confirmation.
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Philippine Airlines — frequently asked questions
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Is Philippine Airlines in an alliance?
Not yet as of 2026. Philippine Airlines has accepted an invitation to join oneworld, with membership planned for 2027; until then it works through bilateral codeshare partners.
Where is Philippine Airlines' hub?
Its main hub is Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila (MNL), with Mactan-Cebu (CEB) as a secondary hub.
What cabins does Philippine Airlines offer?
Depending on aircraft, Philippine Airlines sells business, premium economy and economy on long-haul flights, and business and economy on many regional flights.
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