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Royal Air suspends flights as demand slows in China

January 01, 2026

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The Philippine Star

Clark-based carrier Royal Air Philippines is suspending all of its commercial flights starting Jan. 4 as travel demand in its market failed to recover from the pandemic lockdowns.

- By ELIJAH FELICE ROSALES

Royal Air suspends flights as demand slows in China

In a letter dated Dec. 22, 2025, Royal Air CEO Eduardo Novillas told travel agency Juichi International Travel Co. Ltd. that the airline is grounding commercial operations by Jan. 4.

Novillas said the end of the pandemic may have brought optimism to the airline industry, but not to Royal Air, given the geopolitical tensions facing the Philippines.

Citing the pre-pandemic situation, Novillas said Royal Air is reliant on the entry of East Asians into the Philippines, especially from China and South Korea. It is designed to bring guests from these markets to domestic destinations like Bohol, Boracay and Puerto Princesa.

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