British Airways Continues To Recognize PAL Tickets

Manila Bulletin
September 18, 1998
Airline News Roundup

BRITISH Airways continues to recognize tickets issued  by Philippine Airlines (PAL), the country’s flag carrier, despite the suspension imposed on PAL by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Philippine Airlines, the country’s flag carrier, was suspended for its failure to pay its obligations amounting to USD30 million.

“We honor tickets issued by Philippine Airlines,” says Richard John Engelmann, British Airways Country manager (Philippines), “and British Airways will continue to offer our support to PAL despite the IATA suspension.”

“We wish for every success in their rehabilitation plan and we will continue to offer any assistance we can to help them,” says Engelmann.  “Our cooperation, and the necessary risk it entails, is a contribution in ensuring that they achieve it.”