PAL increases domestic, international flights

The Philippine Star
October 25, 2011
By Rudy Santos

MANILA, Philippines - Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is increasing the number of flights to 11 domestic destinations as well as to Hong Kong and Singapore in anticipation of an influx of travelers during the two long weekends ahead. More flights will be bound for Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Cotabato, Davao, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Kalibo, Ozamiz, Tagbilaran and Zamboanga.

PAL expects thousands of travelers starting Oct. 28 to enjoy the long weekends on Oct. 29 to Nov. 1 and Nov. 5 to 7.

Malacañang has declared Oct. 31 a special non-working holiday to enable travel for All Saints’ Day On Nov. 1, during which Filipinos visit the burial places of their loved ones.

Nov. 7 was also declared a regular holiday in celebration of the Islamic holiday Eid’l Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice.

For more information, travelers are advised to refer to PAL’s website www.philippineairlines.com; log on to PAL’s Facebook and Twitter accounts; or call the PAL Reservations Hotline at 855-8888.

The flag carrier covers 20 domestic and 26 international routes.

PAL also advises the public to book their flights early in anticipation of increased flight reservations for the two long weekends.

PAL assures passengers that it is prepared to handle the increased travel demand for the forthcoming holidays.