Information, facts, and history about various airlines around the world, particularly those based in the Philippines.
What you need to know about Royal Air Philippines
Only three airlines immediately spring to mind when one thinks of Philippine air travel. Among…
How many older Airbus planes are still on the Cebu Pacific fleet
It’s pretty apparent that Cebu Pacific has begun switching over to a fleet of brand…
Turboprop planes in the PAL fleet from past to present
Turboprop airliners are particularly useful for interisland travel in an archipelago like the Philippines. Although…
Things I am looking forward to in the local airline industry this 2023
I still have high hopes for the Philippine airline industry despite the latest radar mishap….
It will be a bright 2023 for the airlines in the Philippines
The Philippines’ aviation industry eventually got off in the year 2022. Local airlines in the…
El Al planes are equipped with a missile defense system
El Al, an Israeli airline, is the only one whose planes have a missile defense…
The similarities between the fleet of Cathay Pacific and PAL
Some think that Philippine Airlines’ main competitor is Cebu Pacific. Honestly, I really don’t see…
[POLL] The future fleet of PAL and PALexpress
The fact that Philippine Airlines is currently expanding is a strong indication that they will…
Former PAL international destinations that I wish they can restore
There are many places that Philippine Airlines has flown to in the past. PAL was…
The Time When AirAsia Operated the Boeing 747
We’re all familiar with AirAsia as a low-cost carrier with an all-Airbus fleet. However, many…
How Cebu Pacific revolutionized air travel in the Philippines
Cebu Pacific is the first airline that comes to mind when we think of low-cost…
Cebu Pacific is now the largest Airbus operator in the Philippines
In the Philippines, where almost all major local commercial airlines fly Airbus aircraft, the company…
When PAL flew its longest non-stop flight, Manila to Miami
It was in 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 lockdowns, that Philippine Airlines launched…
Should PAL acquire NTU Qatar Airways Airbus A350-1000 aircraft?
According to a recent post, Philippine Airlines is considering restoring flights to London, Auckland, and…
PAL aircraft that have flown from Manila to Baguio
As we now know, Philippine Airlines will begin flights between Cebu and Baguio on December…
AirAsia started operations with Boeing 737 jets in the fleet
AirAsia is well-known for operating an all-Airbus fleet. However, many people were unaware that AirAsia…
Here’s how airlines choose the type of aircraft for their fleet
As aviation enthusiasts and professionals, we often daydream about the ideal aircrafts for our local…
Cebu Pacific will become an all-Airbus NEO operator by 2027
A look at the past fleet of Cebu Pacific
Many people recognize Cebu Pacific as the operator of brand new and modern Airbus aircraft….
PAL is set to be one of Asia’s top airlines in the next few years
Prior to the pandemic, Philippine Airlines aimed to become a 5-star airline. This was, however,…
PAL aircraft that have flown across the Pacific Ocean
Philippine Airlines made history when it became the first Asian airline to cross the Pacific…
In 1997, PAL operated a full range of new generation Airbus aircraft
Philippine Airlines now operates a majority of Airbus aircraft. These include Airbus A320/A321s, A330s, and…
AirPhil Express was a very fast growing airline during its time
Let’s now look back at AirPhil Express, a fast-growing low-cost airline during its time. The…
Where will Cebu Pacific possibly fly their Airbus A321XLR
Cebu Pacific ordered ten Airbus A321XLR jets during the 2019 Paris Air Show, and the…
Just how many aircraft are currently in the Cebu Pacific fleet
Cebu Pacific has been a very fast-growing airline in the Philippines. Today, they continue to…
Philippine Airlines’ very first Airbus, the A300B4
Today, Airbus is a common sight in the Philippines. Before, it was a minority, and…
Why PAL planes use “Philippines” instead of “Philippine Airlines”
Many are used to airlines having their name as part of the aircraft’s livery, like…
PAL’s Manila – New York is 6th longest route in the world
Philippine Airlines’ flights between Manila to New York have ranked 6th as the world’s longest…
A look at how AirAsia got its way into Manila Airport
AirAsia’s entry to the Philippines was quick, but its entry to use Manila as its…
A lookback at the quadjet era of Philippine Airlines
July 10, 2019, was the final curtain call of an era in Philippine Airlines, the…
Will Philippine Airlines ever bring back the PAL Freighter?
Will Philippine Airlines reintroduce the PAL Freighter in response to the increased demand for cargo…
The recovery of airlines in the Philippines is faster than expected
In 2020, I remembered telling me that “aviation is dead” and “aviation will recover only…
Some of the airlines that used to exist in the Philippines
Air Manila, Grand Air, and Filipinas Orient Airways are some airlines that used to exist…
The very first transpacific flight of Philippine Airlines
Seventy-six years ago today, Philippine Airlines, otherwise known as Philippine Air Lines during that time,…
Cebu Pacific was bound to settle for Boeing 717s in 2004
Cebu Pacific’s first aircraft is the McDonnell Douglas DC-9s. In the year 2000, these jets…
Expect airlines to add more routes and employees in 2023
What we are experiencing now is simply just the start of the recovery of the…
The AirAsia RedQ office in Malaysia is all about fun and creativity
When we imagine a typical office, we imagine cubicles, elevators, and your boss’ office. Sometimes,…
AirAsia flies Airbus A330 on Manila – Kuala Lumpur flights
We are used to Airbus A320 services for AirAsia flights between Manila and Kuala Lumpur….
The INAEC and Iloilo as the birthplace of Philippine aviation
Difference Between a Full-Service Airline and Low-Cost Airline
If you’re accustomed to flying with full-service airlines or perhaps seeing ads from legacy carriers,…