Category: PAL

PAL forbids bringing Li-Ion batteries on cargo carriage

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Philippine Airlines Inc (PAL) has put a halt on passengers bringing lithium-ion batteries inside cargo carriage for check-in as a way of preventing a possible source of fire while airborne.

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The popular Li-Ion type of batteries are usually seen on smartphones and laptops. While bringing these kinds of batteries are no longer allowed for checking-in on their own, they will be accommodated only if they are inside their respective devices and as long as they comply with the regulatory requirements on packaging and labeling. Otherwise, spare batteries should be hand-carried and only in a limited number.

The move was in response to other international airlines implementing the same procedure to assure its passengers of the added safety onboard the aircraft.

“Safety is the cornerstone of our operations. We mitigate risks as we assure our passengers of our commitment to safety,” PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Jaime Bautista said.

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PAL opens New Domestic Routes

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Philippine Airlines recently launched new intra-domestic routes linking Cebu and Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Butuan, Tacloban, Iloilo and Bacolod.

New flights also link Iloilo and General Santos as well as Zamboanga and Davao. The new routes were re-established to bridge key points within and across various regions.

Shown at the ceremonial launch of the new flights held at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport are, from left, PAL Cebu Cargo Head Benedict Yap, PAL Visayas Area Head Christopher Lebumfacil, GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corp. Chief Operations Advisor Gug Sastry and GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corp. Terminal Manager Beltran Gador.

PAL opens Manila – Tablas service

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Philippine Airlines now operates thrice weekly flights between Manila and Tablas.

Tablas is the largest of the islands that comprise Romblon province known for its marine beaches and marine sanctuaries.

Shown at the launching of the new service held in Terminal 3 are, from left, PAL Country Manager Harry Inoferio, Manila International Airport Authority Operations Manager Engr. Ricardo Medalla, PAL Sr. Vice President – Airline Operations Nicky Gozon, Department of Tourism Director/Niche Market Development Group Head Cynthia Lazaro, PALex President Bonifacio Sam, Terminal 3 General Manager Engr. Octavio Lina and PAL Sr. Vice President – Commercial Group David Lim.

 

PAL sets paperless entry at NAIA Terminal 2

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Philippine Airlines, in collaboration with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA), is set to break new ground when it introduces next week a novel system at its main Manila airport hub that dispenses with paper documents and instead relies on a digital image of the ticket for passengers entering the terminal.
This image should match the one sent by PAL to the passenger’s device when the ticket was purchased.

Other forms of travel documents, including paper ones, will still be accepted during the initial phase of the project. These include the traditional paper ticket, the printed itinerary receipt, and the printed e-boarding pass for passengers opting for web check-in.

During the initial phase of implementation, PAL representatives will be temporarily posted at the NAIA Terminal 2 entrance to assist passengers and security personnel in applying the new scheme.

This initiative by the flag carrier is in line with the mandate of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its member airlines to eliminate paper documents and move to a completely paperless environment by 2016.

Passengers are reminded to bring their necessary travel documents such as valid identification cards with photograph and passports for security and check-in requirement.

PAL flies to New York

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Philippine Airlines and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Lucio D. Tan presents a Boeing 777 model aircraft to US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip Goldberg during the send-off ceremony of the inaugural flight to New York. Also present in the ceremony is Transportation Undersecretary Jose P. Lotilla, Mrs. Carmen Tan and PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Jaime J. Bautista.

A high-level delegation of government and PAL officials joined the flight that took on a festive atmosphere with top entertainer Martin Nievera being joined by Chairman Tan while serenading the passengers.