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Philippine Airlines: An Introduction

About Philippines Airlines

There’s legacy, and then there’s Philippine Airlines. Flying since 1941, it’s Asia’s oldest commercial carrier, and still the only one from the Philippines offering full-service across all cabins.

The network is broad, reaching over 70 destinations across Asia, North America and the Pacific. Whether it’s a family visit, a city break or a stopover on the way somewhere else, PAL has routes that suit. The service leans warm, the experience familiar, and with sales landing often, fares can be friendlier than you’d think.

Where does Philippine Airlines fly?

With over 40 international routes and more than 30 within the Philippines, Philippines Airways reaches further than you might expect. From Sydney to Seoul, Toronto to Tagbilaran, the network covers capital cities, island gateways and everything in between. It’s a route map made for long-haul leaps and short regional returns, which is especially handy if you're combining a family visit with a beach break or a city stopover.

Australian destinations

• New South Wales: Sydney
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• Victoria: Melbourne
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• Queensland: Brisbane
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• Western Australia: Perth
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International destinations

• Philippines: Angeles City, Bacolod City, Baguio City, Basco (Batanes), Boracay (Caticlan), Borongan, Butuan City, Cagayan de Oro City, Calbayog, Camiguin, Catarman, Cauayan, Cebu, Clark (Angeles City), Coron (Busuanga), Cotabato City, Davao City, Dipolog City, Dumaguete City, General Santos City, Iloilo City, Kalibo, Laoag City, Legazpi (Daraga), Manila, Ozamiz City, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa City, Roxas City, San Jose (Antique), Siargao, Tacloban City, Tagbilaran City, Tawi-Tawi, Tuguegarao City, Zamboanga City

When transferring through Manila, there’s plenty of international destinations you can get to with just one stop from Australia”

• Cambodia: Phnom Penh
• Canada: Calgary, Charlottetown, Deer Lake, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Fort St. John, Fredericton, Grande Prairie, Halifax, Hamilton (CA), Kamloops, Kelowna, Kitchener, London (CA), Moncton, Montreal, Nanaimo, Ottawa, Penticton, Prince George, Québec, Regina, Saint John, Sandspit, Saskatoon, Smithers, St. John’s, Terrace, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Whitehorse, Windsor (CA), Winnipeg
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• China: Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Quanzhou, Shanghai, Wuhan, Xiamen
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• Guam: Guam
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• Hong Kong: Hong Kong
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• Indonesia: Bali (Denpasar), Jakarta, Manado
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• Israel: Tel Aviv
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• Japan: Akita, Amami, Fukuoka, Hakodate, Iwakuni, Kagoshima, Kochi, Komatsu, Kumamoto, Memanbetsu, Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Nagoya, Oita, Okinawa, Osaka, Sapporo, Sendai, Tokushima, Tokyo
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• Kuwait: Kuwait City
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• Macau: Macau
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• Malaysia: Alor Setar, Johor, Kota Bharu, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Terengganu, Kuching, Labuan, Langkawi, Miri, Penang, Sibu, Tawau
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• New Zealand: Auckland
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• Papua New Guinea: Port Moresby
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• Qatar: Doha
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• Saudi Arabia: Dammam, Jeddah, Riyadh
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• Singapore: Singapore
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• South Korea: Busan, Seoul
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• Taiwan: Taipei
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• Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket
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• Turkey: Istanbul
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• United Arab Emirates: Dubai
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• United Kingdom: London
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• United States: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Hilo, Honolulu, Hoolehua, Houston, Indianapolis, Jackson, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Kona, Lanai City, Las Vegas, Lihue, Little Rock, Los Angeles, Louisville, Maui, Memphis, Miami, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Sacramento, Saint Louis, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington D.C., Wichita
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• Vietnam: Da Nang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City
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Philippine Airlines sales and deals

Philippine Airlines doesn’t wait for peak season to drop a good deal. Whether you’re heading home for the holidays or eyeing a long weekend escape, PAL releases regular promotions across both domestic and long-haul routes. Expect the biggest drops around national events, mobile app exclusives, and flash sales for loyalty members. Most sales are time-limited and seat-limited, so it pays to be quick.

• Mabuhay Miles seat sales: Member-exclusive fares across domestic and international routes
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• GCash fares: Limited-time discounts for app users, including selected international flights
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• Group travel offers: Savings when booking for families or friends
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• PNB-PAL Mabuhay Miles Mastercard: Discounts off base fares and bonus miles on select bookings
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• Activate fare alerts in Traveloka to track dips without the legwork

How to get the cheapest Philippine Airlines flights

• Book during flash sales, long weekends or national holidays when fare discounts peak
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• Join Mabuhay Miles for member-only fares, exclusive sale access and mile earning
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• Use partner cards like PNB Mabuhay Miles Mastercard or a Philippine-issued Mastercard for promo-linked discounts
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• Plan ahead - PAL fares typically increase closer to departure
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• Check Traveloka for time-limited offers, combo deals, and hotel + flight packages

Philippines Airlines classes

Economy

Seats

Comfort doesn’t have to be complicated. Economy on most Philippine Airlines flights offers 84 cm of legroom and 43 cm of seat width, with a gentle recline that makes mid- to long-haul flights pass way more easily. Seat layouts are usually 3-3-3 or 3-4-3, depending on the aircraft, with adjustable headrests, USB charging and personal touchscreens as standard. On newer planes, you’ll find Panasonic eX2 inflight entertainment, loaded with movies, TV, and games, plus subtle design touches in calming blues and warm neutrals. Some aircraft now offer Wi-Fi access, with free messaging plans or full-data upgrades depending on your fare and membership.

Meals

A hot meal is part of the journey. Expect a rotating menu that leans into Filipino favourites - think chicken adobo, garlic rice, sweet-style spaghetti - alongside international staples. Meals are served with drinks and something sweet, with tea, coffee, juice and soft drinks included. You can also request special meals online, whether you're gluten-free, halal or just flying with a fussy eater. On shorter flights, a light snack is typically served.

Premium Economy

Seats

Premium Economy on Philippine Airlines is made for the kind of long-haul where every extra centimetre counts. The dedicated cabin is laid out in a 2-4-2 configuration, with wider seats, 96.5 cm of pitch and 20 cm of recline. There’s a footrest to ease into, a 33.8 cm personal screen, USB and universal power ports, and space to stretch without encroaching. It’s quieter than the main cabin, and that sense of breathing room makes all the difference on longer legs.

Meals

Dining in Premium Economy brings a few welcome upgrades. Think china tableware, metal cutlery wrapped in linen, and plated meals with warm bread, fruit, a main course, and dessert. You’ll be served cocktails, tea, juice or coffee throughout, with nuts or crackers as a pre-meal bite. Special meals, like gluten-free, vegetarian, halal, can be pre-ordered online.

Business

Seats

Business Class on Philippine Airlines is made for long-haul comfort. On most international routes, you’ll find lie-flat seats that stretch out to nearly two metres, with layouts that range from 1-2-1 on newer jets to wider 2-2-2 setups on others. Either way, you’ve got the space to rest, stretch and reset. Each seat includes a personal touchscreen, USB and universal power outlets, and just enough storage for the essentials. Upholstery runs deep blue with silvery accents, lighting softens overhead, and the cabin settles into quiet rhythm. Long-haul flights include full bedding and amenity kits - small details that add up when you're crossing oceans.

Meals

The inflight dining in Business is a destination in itself. Think plated meals with real cutlery, warm bread, a proper main like garlic beef tapa or baked fish, and something sweet to close. Wine and spirits flow throughout, starting with a welcome drink. On longer flights, there’s a second hot snack service to get you through the hours. And if you’ve got dietary needs, like vegetarian, halal, or diabetic, you can pre-order a special meal online. It’s all part of getting there fed, rested and ready.

Philippine Airlines loyalty programs

Mabuhay Miles is Philippine Airlines’ frequent flyer program, which is free to join and easy to start. You’ll earn miles every time you fly with PAL, and through hotel stays, credit cards and retail partners. Those miles can go towards seats, upgrades or extra baggage, and as you fly more, the benefits grow. 

Elite status kicks in after 25,000 miles or 30 one-way flights a year; Premier Elite follows at 45,000 miles or 50 flights. The highest tier - Million Miler - is for those who’ve flown (you guessed it!) a million miles with PAL, unlocking lifetime membership and priority perks that last beyond the arrivals hall.

Philippine Airlines airport lounges

Found in Manila, Cebu and Davao, Mabuhay Lounges offer space to refocus or refuel, with lounge seating, charging points, fast Wi-Fi, and hot meals and drinks throughout the day. Entry often comes standard with a Business Class ticket or Mabuhay Miles Elite membership. Premier Elites can bring one guest; Million Milers, two - as long as you’re travelling together. Just double check the terms of your ticket to make sure you can access.

Beyond the Philippines, PAL passengers can also access a network of partner lounges in key international airports. Access terms vary slightly by location, but most allow entry 2–3 hours before your flight. Check out the deets before you fly.

Philippine Airlines fleet

Boeing 777-300ER

• Seat classes: Business, Premium Economy (select), Economy
• Seat layout: 2-3-2 (Business), 3-3-3 (Economy)
• Seat pitch: Up to 198 cm (Business),  around 84 cm (Economy)
• Entertainment: Personal seatback screens with Audio Visual On Demand (AVOD)
• Wi-Fi: Available; free for Business Class and select loyalty tiers
• Power: USB and universal outlets in all cabins

Airbus A350-900

• Seat classes: Business, Premium Economy, Economy
• Seat layout: 1-2-1 (Business), 2-4-2 (Premium Economy), 3-3-3 (Economy)
• Seat pitch: Up to 198 cm (Business), 94 cm (Premium Economy), around 84 cm (Economy)
• Entertainment: Touchscreen seatback IFE across all cabins
• Wi-Fi: Available on select aircraft
• Power: USB and universal outlets in all seats

Airbus A330-300 (301/309/363-seater variants)

• Seat classes: Business, Premium Economy (select), Economy
• Seat layout: 2-2-2 or 1-2-1 (Business, depending on variant), 2-4-2 or 3-3-3 (Economy)
• Seat pitch: Up to 198 cm (Business), around 84 cm (Economy)
• Entertainment: Personal seatback screens; some older variants may differ
• Wi-Fi: Being rolled out on international configurations
• Power: USB ports standard; power outlets in Business

Airbus A321neo (Long-range and Short-range)

• Seat classes: Business, Economy
• Seat layout: 2-2 (Business), 3-3 (Economy)
• Seat pitch: 94–114 cm (Business), around 79 cm (Economy)
• Entertainment: Seatback screens in both cabins on most aircraft
• Wi-Fi: Available on long-range variants
• Power: USB and power ports in newer cabins

Airbus A320ceo / A320-200

• Seat classes: Business (on select aircraft), Economy
• Seat layout: 2-2 (Business), 3-3 (Economy)
• Seat pitch: 94 cm (Business), 74–79 cm (Economy)
• Entertainment: Overhead screens or in-arm video; no AVOD on most aircraft
• Wi-Fi: Not available
• Power: USB charging on some updated aircraft

Traveloka tip: Change is a good thing - which is why you should double check how you’ll be flying at the PAL fleet page.

Philippines Airlines baggage allowance

Economy Class

• Cabin baggage
• 1 piece up to 7 kg
• Maximum dimensions: 56 cm x 36 cm x 23 cm
• You may also bring one personal item (e.g. handbag, laptop bag)

Checked baggage

• Domestic: 10–25 kg depending on fare class (no bags included in Supersaver)
• Most international routes: 30–35 kg or 2 pieces up to 23 kg each
• Americas routes: 2 x 23 kg
• Infants without seat: 1 piece up to 10 kg (international), or 1 x 23 kg to/from the US and Canada
• Infants with seat: standard baggage allowance by fare

Premium Economy

• Cabin baggage
• 1 piece up to 7 kg
• Same personal item rules as Economy

Checked baggage

• Most international routes: 35–40 kg depending on fare class and destination
• Infants: same allowance as Economy

Business Class

• Cabin baggage
• 1 piece up to 7 kg
• Spacious enough for a compact suitcase or business bag

Checked baggage

• Domestic: 30–35 kg
• Most international routes: 40–50 kg or 2 x 32 kg
• Americas routes: 2 x 32 kg
• Infants: same allowance as Economy, with a stroller or carrycot permitted

Traveloka tip: Baggage allowance varies by route - make sure to double check before you sign off on how big your bag is

Philippine Airlines passenger policy

Infants

• Infants must be at least 16 days old to travel.
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• If your child is under two and doesn’t have their own seat, they’ll need to be held by an adult during take-off, landing and any turbulence.
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• One infant per adult is allowed.
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• If you’ve booked a separate seat, you’ll need an approved car seat that fits airline standards.
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• Bassinets are available on longer flights aboard select aircraft. You’ll need to request one in advance, and the flight must be three hours or more.
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• Checked baggage for infants varies by route, but some tickets may include an allowance.
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• A lightweight, foldable pram or infant car seat may also be permitted on board, subject to space.

Children

• Children aged 8 to 11 must travel using the Unaccompanied Minor Service.
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• From 12 years, they can fly solo, with the option to add support if you’d prefer extra peace of mind.
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• For international trips, additional documents may be needed—especially if they’re departing from places like Davao.
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• Parents or guardians must accompany the child to the airport and remain until boarding is confirmed.

Pregnant passengers

• If you’re expecting, you’re welcome to travel up to a certain point in pregnancy, provided you complete PAL’s Expectant Mothers form.
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• After a particular week (usually 33+), additional medical clearance may be required.
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• Expectant mothers must check in at the airport and aren’t eligible for exit row seats.
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• Early boarding support is offered on request.

Accessibility features

• Philippine Airlines accepts service dogs (not emotional support animals) on select routes. Only dogs are permitted.
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• Assistance for passengers with mobility or medical needs can be arranged before you fly. This includes wheelchair support, boarding help and onboard seating guidance.
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• If you’re travelling with a nut allergy, PAL encourages bringing your own food. While meals can be adjusted on request, the cabin isn’t allergen-free.
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• The airline follows accessibility planning guidelines for a range of passenger needs.

Traveloka tip: For up-to-date information and requests, check out Philippine Airlines’ Special Needs and Request page.

Philippine Airlines policies

When to check in

Domestic

For local flights, arriving at the airport around 2 hours before take-off gives you plenty of time to check in and drop bags. Counters usually close 45 minutes before departure.

International

Flying further? Aim to be at the airport 3 to 4 hours ahead. Most check-in counters close an hour before departure, but some flights may close earlier - especially on select China routes.

Online check in

You can check in online from 24 hours before departure, right up to 1 hour before domestic flights and 1.5 hours for international. It’s not available for all bookings. Expectant mothers, unaccompanied minors and those needing extra assistance will need to check in at the airport.

Refund policy

Refunds depend on your ticket. Non-refundable fares return taxes only, while refundable ones may still come with conditions. You’ll need to request your refund through Manage My Booking or wherever you booked originally.

Reschedule policy

Change of plans? Most fares can be changed for a fee, with any fare difference added on. You’ll need to rebook through PAL or your travel agent, depending on how you booked.