PAL: Manila-Riyadh flights resume on April 10, 2026

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is resuming flights between Manila and Riyadh, effective April 10, 2026.

In a statement on Thursday, PAL said the resumption of its Manila-Riyadh flights came “following recent developments in the Middle East region.”

“The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew remain our foremost priority. As Riyadh operations resume, PAL will temporarily operate via an alternate flight route to ensure the highest safety standards are maintained during this period,” the airline said.

“As a result, select Manila-Riyadh flights will include a brief technical stop in Bangkok for refueling. No deplaning is required; passengers will remain on board while the aircraft refuels before continuing to Riyadh,” it said.

PAL suspended its Manila-Riyadh service on March 30 as a “precautionary measure” amid security and operational uncertainty in Middle Eastern airspace amid the US-Israel versus Iran conflict.

“We continue to closely monitor the situation and will restore normal routing and full capacity as conditions allow. Updates will be communicated to affected passengers accordingly,” the flag carrier said.

The airline advised passengers to check the status of their flights before proceeding to the airport.

“We remain committed to connecting our customers to their destinations safely, reliably, and responsibly,” it said. —AOL, GMA News