Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced Thursday it will suspend several international and domestic routes due to rising global oil prices affecting airline operations.
Suspended Flights:
International
- PR120/PR121 – Cebu–Guam (April 16 until further notice)
- PR587/PR588 – Cebu–Ho Chi Minh City (April 19 until further notice, except May 1, 3, 24, and 31)
Domestic
- PR2875/PR2876 – Clark–Siargao (May 4 until further notice)
- PR2893/PR2894 – Cebu–Ozamiz (May 5 until further notice)
- PR2668/PR2669 – Cebu–Calbayog (May 6 until further notice)
PAL said affected passengers may request refunds, convert tickets into travel credits, or rebook on alternative flights within 60 days. The airline is the second in the country to cut routes due to fuel costs, following Cebu Pacific’s suspension of select Asian flights earlier this week.
Despite the suspensions, PAL assured passengers on Wednesday that it has secured adequate jet fuel supplies “for the foreseeable future.”
The Civil Aeronautics Board increased fuel surcharges from Level 4 to Level 8 (April 1–15), equivalent to ₱253–₱787 for domestic flights and ₱835–₱6,209 for international flights.
Meanwhile, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines implemented nearly 50% reductions in airport landing and terminal fees starting April.
Passenger service charges were also lowered:
- International flights: ₱700 (from ₱900)
- Domestic flights at international airports: ₱150–₱200 (from ₱350)
These measures reflect the aviation sector’s efforts to manage rising fuel costs while easing the financial burden on passengers.