PAL returns to Beijing with weekly flights

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding its flight reach in China by making a return to Beijing with thrice-a-week flights to the city starting March 30.

- With Rudy Santos

In an advisory, PAL said it is reinstating direct flights between Manila and Beijing as it moves to strengthen its network coverage in China.

Currently, PAL runs daily flights from Manila to Jinjiang, Shanghai and Xiamen, and the airline will become the largest Philippine carrier in China once connections to Beijing are restored.

PAL president and COO Stanley Ng said the airline found it necessary to reopen Beijing flights to increase trade and tourism with China. He also underscored that the Philippines maintains a longstanding relationship with China through people-to-people exchange.