PAL to resume Manila-Saipan flights, announces $249 promo fares

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Thursday announced promotional one-way base fares for its flights between Manila and Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands, which the carrier will resume in March 2026.

In an advisory, PAL said passengers will be able to book economy class fares as low as $249 for a one-way base fare and $389 for a roundtrip base fare. Business class fares will be available at $669 for one-way base fares, and $1,029 for roundtrip.

The twice-weekly flights will start on March 29, 2026.

Flights will leave Manila every Wednesday and Sunday at 7:45 p.m. and arrive in Saipan at 1:45 a.m. the next day. Flights from Saipan leave Mondays and Thursdays at 2:50 a.m., and arrive in Manila at 5:05 a.m.

“PAL is dedicated to expanding its global presence to meet the evolving needs of the market, across both passenger and cargo segments, while remaining steadfast in our commitment to delivering service excellence,” PAL president Richard Nuttall said.

“Passengers can look forward to Philippine Airlines’ world-class service and the trademark Filipino warmth and heartfelt care in every journey,” he added. — Jon Viktor D. Cabuenas/BM, GMA Integrated News