PAL Targets New Destinations Starting with New York
When you are awarded a 4-star Skytrax rating, the only next move should be to go further, and that is exactly what the Philippine Airlines (PAL) is after now as they undertake major initiatives. After announcing their newest lineup of local flight destinations, hubs, and planes including the Airbus A321, PAL is going for more routes internationally such as New York.
Also read: PAL adds more flight destinations, hubs, planes
That’s right, you read it, PAL will soon fly non-stop to New York J.F. Kennedy Airport starting October. The flight non-stop basis will be for both directions that replaces their 1-stop flight via Vancouver. Boeing 777-300ER will operate this route, up to 15.5 hours of block time. The airline plans to also service Seattle, Chicago, and a point in Western Europe afterward.
Philippine Airlines has also released news that the brand new Terminal 2 of the Mactan Cebu International Airport in Lapu Lapu City will operate international flights starting June 22. Destinations include Cebu to Bangkok (daily), Beijing (once-a-week), Chengdu (once-a-week), Nagoya (thrice weekly), Osaka (daily), Seoul (Incheon) (daily) and Tokyo Narita (twice daily). The international airport expects to serve 11.2 million passengers annually. The area spans 45,000 square meters with a 2-level forecourt segregating arrivals and departures with 48 check-in counters.
Source: www.philippineairlines.com press releases
