PAL may restart direct Europe flights by 2025 but needs ‘help’ to keep prices competitive

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The flag carrier is considering launching direct flights to France in 2025 once its new Airbus 350-1000s are delivered, PAL president Stanley Ng says

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In 2023, PAL placed an order for 9 Airbus A350-1000s, which are wide-body jets commonly used for long routes, such as from the Philippines to the North American east coast. Deliveries for these planes are expected to start in 2025. Ng clarified that the reason why PAL and other Philippine-based carriers don’t offer direct flights to Europe is “because of competition” from other airlines that can offer cheaper prices.

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