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Cebu Pacific makes flying to Southeast Asia more affordable
It is fun to travel, but it is more fun to travel when fares are low. Considering that fuel prices have been high the past few months, affecting airfares, we…
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What has happened to the former PAL Boeing 737 jets?
Before switching to Airbus, Philippine Airlines operated a majority Boeing fleet, including the 737, Boeing's best-selling aircraft. PAL operated two variants of this aircraft, the 737-300 and the 737-400, from…
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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 hub took a few years. When slots at the congested Ninoy Aquino International Airport in…
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A short history of Airbus in the Philippines
The Philippines in the aviation world is known as "Airbus country," with most commercial airlines operating Airbus aircraft. Only a few use Boeing jets, like Philippine Airlines, which has ten…
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Will Philippine Airlines ever bring back the PAL Freighter?
Will Philippine Airlines reintroduce the PAL Freighter in response to the increased demand for cargo transporters? PAL operated dedicated cargo aircraft services from the 1970s until 1981. During the pandemic,…
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When Boeing ruled the skies of the Philippines
Way before the Philippines became an Airbus country, Boeing airplanes ruled Philippine skies. The most common among them was the Boeing 737, operated by Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines, Grand Air,…
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Tips to prepare for flight attendant walk-in interviews
It is just the beginning of cabin crew recruitment season and I am expecting more opportunities in 2023 as countries open up further. Airlines are now staging walk-in interviews for…
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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 needed a replacement. The closest aircraft to a DC-9 would be a Boeing 717 during…
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The INAEC and Iloilo as the birthplace of Philippine aviation
Photo: John Tewell
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Today May 31, we celebrate International Flight Attendant Day
We celebrate International Flight Attendant Day every May 31. However, this year is made more special compared to the past two years as more flight attendants are regaining their wings…