25/07/2020
Travel Advisory
PAL Flights for July and onwards
Advisory No. 84
July 21, 2020- UPDATE as of 9 PM
Dear PAL Passengers:
Our flight schedules are highly subject to change for reasons beyond our control. We may have to cancel, add or adjust our planned flights, based on international and provincial entry restrictions as well as COVID testing/quarantine limitations at specific airports. Read more on this: https://www.facebook.com/notes/philippine-airlines/urgent-reminder-appeal-to-all-pal-passengers-on-scheduled-pal-flights/10159376494488306/
Kindly check daily our social media accounts or our website www.philippineairlines.comto stay updated on the changing developments.
Here is the latest update on our scheduled flights for selected international and domestic routes:
International flights (effective from July 20)
Note: –Certain flights may be re-routed to land in Cebu or in Clark instead of Manila, due to limited COVID testing slots in Manila. If so, passengers will undergo testing and hotel quarantine at their gateway point in Cebu or Clark. PAL will arrange for transfer to Manila for those who receive negative test results, usually within 24 to 48 hours of testing.
Manila- Los Angeles- Manila
3x a week (Wed / Fri / Sun)
Note: Flights on July 24 and 26 will operate as Los Angeles- Cebu.
Manila- San Francisco- Manila
2x a week (Wed/Sat)
Notes: Flights on July 22 and 29 will operate as San Francisco- Cebu.
Manila- New York
Once a week (Friday)
New York- Manila
Once a week (Saturday)
Manila- Honolulu- Manila
Once a week (Monday)
Manila- Toronto- Manila
Once a week (Thursday)
Manila- Vancouver- Manila
2x a week (Tue/Sun)
Manila- Guam
Once a week (Saturday)
Guam- Manila
Once a week (Sunday)
Note: Flight on July 26 will operate as Guam- Cebu.
Manila- London (Heathrow)
Once a week (Thursday), until July 30
Once a week (Wednesday), effective August 5
London (Heathrow)- Manila
Once a week (Thursday)
Note: Flights on July 23 and 30 will operate as London- Clark.
Manila- Sydney
July 24
Note: Flight will be on limited capacity to comply with new restrictions in the quarantine facilities at Sydney airport.
Sydney- Manila
July 25
Manila- Singapore
3 x a week (Mon / Wed / Sat)
Singapore- Manila
3 x a week (Mon / Wed / Sat)
Note: Flights on July 22 and 29 will operate as Singapore- Cebu.
Manila- Kuala Lumpur- Manila
Once a week (Sunday)
Note: Flights will operate as Kuala Lumpur- Cebu.
Manila- Jakarta
July 26
Jakarta- Manila
July 27
Bangkok- Manila
Once a week (Wednesday) except July 22
Manila- Tokyo (Haneda)- Manila
2x a week (Wed/ Sun)
Manila- Tokyo (Narita)- Manila
2x a week (Tue/ Fri)
Note: Flights on July 24, 28 and 31 will operate as Tokyo (Narita)- Cebu.
Cebu- Tokyo (Narita)- Cebu
July 2
Manila- Fukuoka- Manila
Once a week (Sun)
Note: Flight on July 26 will operate as Fukuoka- Cebu.
Manila- Osaka (Kansai)- Manila
2x a week (Tue/ Fri)
Note: Flights on July 24, 28 and 31 will operate as Osaka (Kansai)- Cebu.
Manila- Nagoya- Manila
2x a week (Wed/ Sat)
Note: Flights on July 22, 25 and 29 will operate as Nagoya- Cebu.
Manila- Hong Kong- Manila
2x a week (Tue/ Fri)
Note: Flights on July 24, and 31 will operate as Hong Kong- Cebu.
Note: Starting July 25, travelers bound for Hong Kong must present an original copy of a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test result, taken within 72 hours before departure, along with original lab report, PH local government certificate recognizing the laboratory, and hotel booking for at least 14 days quarantine stay in Hong Kong (home quarantine not allowed). Please check travel regulations for details:https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/ph/home/covid-19/travelrules
Manila- Taipei- Manila
Once a week (Wednesday)
Note: Flight on July 22 will operate as Taipei- Cebu while flight on July 29 will operate as Taipei- Clark.
Manila- Dubai- Manila
Once a week (Tuesday)
Note: Travelers to Dubai must obtain a COVID-19 negative certificate (PCR test results) no more than 96 hours before departure, to comply with requirements of Dubai authorities.
Manila- Dammam- Manila
Once a week (Saturday)
Manila- Riyadh- Manila
Once a week (Saturday)
Domestic flights (effective from July 16)
Note: We may have to cancel flights, add frequencies or adjust our planned schedules, based on evolving entry restrictions and requirements set by local government units (LGUs). PAL coordinates closely with all LGUs and complies with their approvals and conditions.
Manila- Basco- Manila
July 31
Laoag- Manila
Once a week (Mon)
Manila- Legazpi- Manila
4x a week (Mon/ Wed/ Fri/ Sun)
Manila- Puerto Princesa- Manila
2x a week (Wed/ Sat)
Manila- Cebu- Manila
2x daily
Manila- Catarman- Manila
2x a week (Mon/ Fri)
Manila- Bacolod- Manila
2x a week (Mon/ Fri)
Note: Sweeper flights coordinated with LGU
Iloilo- Manila
We will have occasional sweeper flights in coordination with the LGU.
Manila- Kalibo- Manila
2x a week (Fri/ Sun)
Manila- Roxas- Manila
2x a week (Mon/ Fri) effective July 24
Manila- Butuan- Manila
2x a week (Mon/ Fri)
Manila- Cotabato- Manila
3x a week (Wed/ Fri/ Sun)
Manila- Cagayan de Oro- Manila
4x a week (Mon/ Wed/ Fri/ Sun)
Manila-Dipolog- Manila
3x a week (Wed/ Fri/ Sun) effective July 24
Manila- Davao- Manila
2x a week (Mon/ Thu)
Note: Passengers traveling to Davao City are required to submit a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result, issued within 72hours from date of departure, to comply with Davao local authorities. Children, 12 years old and below, are exempted from the RT-PCR requirement, provided that the accompanying adult passenger presents a negative result.
Manila- General Santos- Manila
2x a week (Mon/ Thu)
Manila- Ozamiz-Manila
3x a week (Mon/ Fri)
Manila- Pagadian- Manila
3x a week (Tue/ Thu/ Sun)
Manila- Zamboanga- Manila
2x a week (Mon/ Thu)
Note: Passengers flying to Zamboanga are required to submit a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result before boarding, to comply with Zamboanga local authorities. (All locally stranded individuals are now allowed by authorities to board Zamboanga-bound flights regardless of their final destination.)
Clark- Davao- Clark
Once a week (Friday)
Note:
Clark-bound passengers who plan to enter Angeles City must present negative COVID-19 test results (RT-PCR testing) at the boundary checkpoints, to comply with requirements of Angeles City authorities.
Cebu- Cagayan de Oro- Cebu
2x a week (Wed/ Sun)
Cebu- Davao- Cebu
1x a week (Tue)
Note: Passengers traveling to Davao City are required to submit a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result, issued within 72 hours from date of departure, to comply with Davao local authorities. Children, 12 years old and below, are exempted from the RT-PCR requirement, provided that the accompanying adult passenger presents a negative result.
We plan to increase the number of routes and flights in the coming weeks and months, if allowed by aviation authorities, global public health conditions and the travel environment.
Special reminders to all our passengers:
For international travelers: Please check the most updated travel regulations in the government website of your destination country, as well as your country of departure. These governmental regulations may change frequently and may have an impact on the status of your flight or your acceptance for boarding.
Effective July 27, passengers arriving at Manila airport are required to register online at least three (3) days prior to their date of departure to arrange for the mandated COVID-19 swab test (RT-PCR) to be administered upon arrival. Please visit the PAL Facebook account for more details or click on the following links:
For OFWs -- https://e-cif.redcross.org.ph/
For non-OFWs (Returning Overseas Filipinos, etc.) -- https://bit.ly/3ffoAIK
Meanwhile, passengers arriving at Cebu (Mactan Cebu International Airport or MCIA), are required to register online not earlier than five (5) days prior to their flight departure via the Passenger Arrival Registration Form. Please click on this link -- https://mactancebuairport.com/covid-19-registration
For domestic travelers: Please check with the local government offices of both your origin point and your final destination on travel requirements, such as mandated documents or health certifications. These requirements differ from province to province, and are revised and updated constantly in line with the anti-COVID-19 arrangements of each locality.
For more information, please see here.
MANILA (NAIA) Terminal Assignments
All our international flights from Manila will depart from NAIA Terminal 1. Arrivals will be at NAIA Terminal 2.
Departure and arrival of all domestic flights will be at NAIA Terminal 2.
Flying Safely in the ‘New Normal’
PAL is strictly implementing Fly Safe “new normal” practices to protect our passengers, in compliance with international health and safety protocols.
Please bring your own face masks or facial coverings and wear them at all times – at the airport and throughout your flight.
We encourage you to check-in online and arrive early at the airport to allocate extra time for new safety procedures– at least 3 hours prior to departure for domestic flights; and 4 hours prior to departure for international flights.
Our cabin crew would have undergone medical evaluation prior to their duty, and will be wearing full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for your protection on board the flight. A modified meal and snack service will be offered on board, using sealed packaging instead of traditional meals.
Don’t worry about the cabin air --- all PAL aircraft are equipped with high-technology systems that continuously infuse fresh air across the cabin (cabin air is replaced every 2 to 3 minutes), as well as HEPA filters that trap viruses, bacteria and other contaminants with 99.9% efficiency. The onboard air creates a cleaner environment that is safer than most enclosed public spaces and comparable to hospital operating rooms.
For more information, please see here: https://www.facebook.com/117387315866/posts/10158075967145867
and https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/ph/home/covid-19/newnormalexperience.
GUIDELINES FOR AFFECTED PASSENGERS:
If your flight is cancelled, we wish to assure you that your current tickets are safe and remain valid. For details on your options, please see here: https://tinyurl.com/s9vp82n.
SPECIAL REMINDER TO CHECK ON UPDATES:
This is a developing situation, and it is quite possible that our plans and schedules may change in response to evolving travel restrictions and quarantine limitations at arrival airports. Kindly check our website www.philippineairlines.com, or follow our social media accounts, so that you'll be updated the moment we release advisories on new developments.
OUR THANKS AND APPRECIATION
Thank you for your understanding and support. Your health and safety will always be our top concern, and we wish you safe travels.
