PAL ups order for Boeing 777-300s

Lucio Tan-owned Philippine Airlines on Monday said it has increased its order for Boeing 777-300 Extended Range planes to a total of six aircraft, four on firm order and two on lease. The company earlier came to terms with the Boeing Company on the firm order of two B777-300ER jets and purchase rights on two additional units. The country's flag carrier has also signed a letter of intent with GE Commercial Aviation Services for the lease of two B777-300ERs. The company said the planes will be delivered from the third quarter of 2009 until 2011. "Our future fleet of B777-300ERs will allow PAL to enhance its passenger service to the United States, while providing superior efficiency in our operations," PAL president Jaime J. Bautista said. Bautista said their fleet of six B777-300ERs is a great fit to provide their customers the best in service while achieving increased efficiency in these times of high fuel prices. PAL currently flies to 24 destinations in 13 countries and territories. - GMANews.TV