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Flag carrier adds Airbus A320 to support domestic routes
Business World Philippines
|December 04, 2025
FLAG CARRIER Philippine Airlines (PAL) said it has received the first of its five Airbus A320 aircraft, which is expected to support the airline's domestic network expansion.
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"By expanding our A320 fleet, we are providing travelers with more reliable, convenient, and comfortable options," PAL Express President Rabbi Vincent L. Ang said in a media release on Wednesday.
The airline plans to add another aircraft by yearend, while it is set to receive three more Airbus A320s by 2026, PAL said.
Each of the new aircraft can carry 180 passengers, enabling the airline to increase flight frequency and provide seamless connections to major hubs and other regional destinations, it added.
This story is from the December 04, 2025 edition of Business World Philippines.
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