Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced additional flights to key domestic routes starting October, in anticipation of peak travel season.
Service between Manila and Butuan will rise from 14 to 21 flights weekly, while Manila–Cagayan de Oro will grow from 35 to 42 flights weekly.
Flights to Cotabato will increase from 11 to 14 weekly, while services to Legazpi (Daraga) will climb from 21 to 28 weekly.
Flights between Manila and Dumaguete will expand from 14 to 18 weekly, Manila–Tacloban service will increase from 21 to 25 flights weekly.
PAL said it is also upgrading five of its weekly frequencies between Manila and Iloilo by utilizing Airbus A330 aircraft, from Dec. 8, 2025 to March 28, 2026.
“By expanding our domestic flight route network through increased frequency of flights, we are able to efficiently cater to the needs of travelers. These additional flights and greater seat capacity reflect PAL’s commitment to increase connectivity across the archipelago, boost the local economy, and help drive tourism across our network,” PAL Express president Rabbi Vincent Ang said in a statement.
For the peak travel season, PAL said it will operate 1,154 flights per week between the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and destinations in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, increasing flight frequency by 7 percent.
With the added flights, PAL’s weekly seat capacity out of Manila will increase by over 14,000 seats, reflecting an uptick of 7 percent, the airline said.