PAL expands North America flight services

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding its North American network, boosting Manila’s connectivity to key destinations in Canada and the United States.

PAL will increase flight frequencies on the following routes:

• Manila–Vancouver: Increase from seven to 10 weekly flights effective November 17, 2026.
• Manila–Toronto: Increase from three to four weekly flights effective December 5, 2026.
• Manila–New York (JFK): Increase from three to four weekly flights effective December 2, 2026, with a fifth weekly flight during the peak December 2026–January 2027 holiday travel season.

"North America continues to be one of Philippine Airlines' most important markets," PAL president Richard Nuttall said.

"As travel demand grows, these additional flights strengthen our position as the preferred nonstop carrier between the Philippines and North America while providing our customers with greater choice, improved connectivity, and more opportunities to travel, do business, and reconnect with family and loved ones. As the Philippine flag carrier, we remain committed to supporting tourism, trade, and economic ties between the Philippines and our key North American markets," he added.

PAL said the additional Toronto and New York flights will initially be operated using the Airbus A350-900 before transitioning to the airline's new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.

The Airbus A350-1000 will also begin serving San Francisco in August 2026, offering more premium seats and further strengthening PAL's competitiveness on the US West Coast, the airline said.

PAL added that the expanded North American schedule, together with the launch of thrice-weekly Manila–Chicago flights beginning November 9, 2026, forms part of its long-term network growth strategy.

The expansion is aimed at strengthening Manila's role as a premier gateway between North America and Southeast Asia while supporting tourism, business, investment, and cargo opportunities across the Pacific. — VBL, GMA News