Philippine Airlines (PAL) is gearing up for the October 2025 peak travel season with a major boost in its domestic network to meet the surge in demand. Starting this October, PAL will add more flights across its busiest routes, giving travelers greater flexibility and connectivity across the country.
Highlights include:
- Manila routes: More weekly flights to Butuan (14โ21), Cagayan de Oro (35โ42), Cotabato (11โ14), Legazpi/Daraga (21โ28), Dumaguete (14โ18), and Tacloban (21โ25).
- Siargao access: Daily ManilaโSiargao flights, 21 weekly CebuโSiargao, and daily ClarkโSiargao services.
- Island favorites: 42 weekly ManilaโBoracay (Caticlan), 14 weekly CebuโBoracay, 7 ManilaโCoron (Busuanga), 14 ClarkโCoron, and 21 CebuโCoron.
- Other destinations: ManilaโAntique (3x weekly) and ManilaโCatarman (4x weekly).
- Iloilo upgrade: Five ManilaโIloilo flights to use widebody Airbus A330s from Dec 8, 2025 to Mar 28, 2026.
With these additions, PAL will operate 1,154 weekly domestic flights out of Manilaโ7% more than beforeโtranslating to an extra 14,000+ weekly seats for travelers this holiday season.
โBy expanding our domestic flight route network through increased frequency, we are able to efficiently cater to the needs of travelers. These additional flights reflect PALโs commitment to increase connectivity, boost the local economy, and drive tourism,โ said PAL Express President Rabbi Vincent Ang.
For hassle-free holiday trips, PAL advises passengers to arrive 3 hours before domestic and 4 hours before international flights, and to check flight status at http://www.philippineairlines.com.
