PAL will resume Philippines flights WHEN?
May 25, 2020, 8:54 pm
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PAL will resume Philippines flights WHEN?
Man o Man.... Wife has been stuck in the Philippines since the [mod edit] Coronavirus happened; would love to have her back in the USA; anyone have knowledge of when [mod edit] they are gonna open up the Filipino sky’s? Thanks in advance
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May 27, 2020, 5:10 am
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It would help to know where your wife is in the Philippines as local restrictions are at play. If you wife is resident in Luzon (especially Manila) then she had ample opportunity to return since January as flights were only really cancelled en-masse in March, and even then, flights still operated with the then much more difficult task of getting to the airport.
The Philippines is in the process of easing quarentine restrictions (Manila will go to GCQ at the start of June) but there will still be restrictions which will make travel difficult. Also, it depends on what visa or passport your wife travels on. I assume she is on a Philippine passport (as the US has arranged rescue flights for its citizens and she surely would have taken that if able). In which case -if she is on a non resident visa she may not get the necessary permission (i.e. the TIEZA tax) to travel. If she is resident US (green card) she may have better luck.
I feel there is more to your question than just when will flights restart...
The Philippines is in the process of easing quarentine restrictions (Manila will go to GCQ at the start of June) but there will still be restrictions which will make travel difficult. Also, it depends on what visa or passport your wife travels on. I assume she is on a Philippine passport (as the US has arranged rescue flights for its citizens and she surely would have taken that if able). In which case -if she is on a non resident visa she may not get the necessary permission (i.e. the TIEZA tax) to travel. If she is resident US (green card) she may have better luck.
I feel there is more to your question than just when will flights restart...
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May 27, 2020, 3:11 pm
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When will PAL resume operations? We plan to resume our operations in by June 01, 2020, if the situation allows. Meanwhile, we are working on plans to fly some domestic routes to and from our hubs in Davao and Iloilo as early as May 20, 2020.
This website still lists a special MNL-YYZ flight on 23 May 2020, which is obviously too late for your spouse. Keep checking for updates.
May 28, 2020, 3:56 am
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As per the Philippine airlines facebook page
Philippine Airlines will operate special flights between Manila and New York on May 31, 2020. The PR5126 Manila-JFK flight is allowed to carry only U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents. The restriction on passenger types is set by current Philippine immigration requirements for entry and exit.
You may book your flights through PAL Reservations Hotline at (+632) 8855-8888 or visit our ticket office at the NAIA Terminal 2 in Manila.
Please note that seats are limited on the Manila-JFK and JFK-Manila flights because of restrictions set by Philippine authorities.
Philippine Airlines will operate special flights between Manila and New York on May 31, 2020. The PR5126 Manila-JFK flight is allowed to carry only U.S. citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents. The restriction on passenger types is set by current Philippine immigration requirements for entry and exit.
You may book your flights through PAL Reservations Hotline at (+632) 8855-8888 or visit our ticket office at the NAIA Terminal 2 in Manila.
Please note that seats are limited on the Manila-JFK and JFK-Manila flights because of restrictions set by Philippine authorities.
May 30, 2020, 8:09 am
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That MNL-JFK-MNL flight on 31 May was also noted in the PAL website link at Post # 3, around the same time as the Facebook post.
Jun 13, 2020, 5:24 pm
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It is Sunday June 14, PH Local Time, and the PAL flight schedule has not been updated since 13:15, Friday, May 29, 2020. 
Jul 1, 2020, 9:09 pm
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Covid-19 reentry flights updated as of Tuesday, 30 June 2020, with flights from 1 - 6 July 2020. Many flights are going to CEB vice MNL.
https://www.philippineairlines.com/e...reentryflights
https://www.philippineairlines.com/e...reentryflights
Jul 4, 2020, 6:32 am
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Got my refund as well from PAL via Agoda and Budgetair. Total of five tickets. Flight date March 18. Received month of June.
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Jul 7, 2020, 12:30 am
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If you want a direct US-Philippines flight what other option do you have besides PAL? If you are trying to get somewhere other than MNL (single transfer, easy on PAL) in the Philippines then you are also probably going to need to use PAL to simplify the trip.
Jul 20, 2020, 8:59 am
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Covid-19 reentry flights updated as of Tuesday, 30 June 2020, with flights from 1 - 6 July 2020. Many flights are going to CEB vice MNL.
https://www.philippineairlines.com/e...reentryflights
https://www.philippineairlines.com/e...reentryflights
Separately, an e-mail has been sent promoting a 13-26 July fare sale for flights between August 2020 and the end of May 2021.
Jul 25, 2020, 7:56 am
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Latest update: 9AM July 24, 2020
International flights
Effective starting July 20
Note: –Certain flights may be re-routed to land in Cebu or in Clark instead of Manila, due to limited COVID testing slots in Manila. If so, passengers will undergo testing and hotel quarantine at their gateway point in Cebu or Clark. PAL will arrange for transfer to Manila for those who receive negative test results, usually within 24 to 48 hours of testing.
Manila- Los Angeles- Manila
3x a week (Wed / Fri / Sun)
Note: Flights on July 24 and 26 will operate as Los Angeles- Cebu.
Manila- San Francisco- Manila
2x a week (Wed/Sat)
Notes: Flights on July 22 and 29 will operate as San Francisco- Cebu.
Manila- New York
Once a week (Friday)
New York- Manila
Once a week (Saturday)
Manila- Honolulu- Manila
Once a week (Monday)
Manila- Toronto- Manila
Once a week (Thursday)
Manila- Vancouver- Manila
2x a week (Tue/Sun)
Manila- Guam
Once a week (Saturday)
Guam- Manila
Once a week (Sunday)
Note: Flight on July 26 will operate as Guam- Cebu.
Manila- London (Heathrow)
Once a week (Thursday), until July 30
Once a week (Wednesday), effective August 5
London (Heathrow)- Manila
Once a week (Thursday)
Note: Flights on July 23 and 30 will operate as London- Clark.
Manila- Sydney
July 24
Note: Flight will be on limited capacity to comply with new restrictions in the quarantine facilities at Sydney airport.
Sydney- Manila
July 25
Manila- Singapore
3 x a week (Mon / Wed / Sat)
Singapore- Manila
3 x a week (Mon / Wed / Sat)
Note: Flights on July 22 and 29 will operate as Singapore- Cebu.
Manila- Kuala Lumpur- Manila
Once a week (Sunday)
Note: Flights will operate as Kuala Lumpur- Cebu.
Manila- Jakarta
July 26
Jakarta- Manila
July 27
Bangkok- Manila
Once a week (Wednesday) except July 22
Manila- Tokyo (Haneda)- Manila
2x a week (Wed/ Sun)
Manila- Tokyo (Narita)- Manila
2x a week (Tue/ Fri)
Note: Flights on July 24, 28 and 31 will operate as Tokyo (Narita)- Cebu.
Cebu- Tokyo (Narita)- Cebu
July 2
Manila- Fukuoka- Manila
Once a week (Sun)
Note: Flight on July 26 will operate as Fukuoka- Cebu.
Manila- Osaka (Kansai)- Manila
2x a week (Tue/ Fri)
Note: Flights on July 24, 28 and 31 will operate as Osaka (Kansai)- Cebu.
Manila- Nagoya- Manila
2x a week (Wed/ Sat)
Note: Flights on July 22, 25 and 29 will operate as Nagoya- Cebu.
Manila- Hong Kong- Manila
2x a week (Tue/ Fri)
Note: Flights on July 24, and 31 will operate as Hong Kong- Cebu.
Note: Starting July 25, travelers bound for Hong Kong must present an original copy of a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test result, taken within 72 hours before departure, along with original lab report, PH local government certificate recognizing the laboratory, and hotel booking for at least 14 days quarantine stay in Hong Kong (home quarantine not allowed). Please check travel regulations for details:https://www.philippineairlines.com/e...19/travelrules
Manila- Taipei- Manila
Once a week (Wednesday)
Note: Flight on July 22 will operate as Taipei- Cebu while flight on July 29 will operate as Taipei- Clark.
Manila- Dubai- Manila
Once a week (Tuesday)
Note: Travelers to Dubai must obtain a COVID-19 negative certificate (PCR test results) no more than 96 hours before departure, to comply with requirements of Dubai authorities.
Manila- Dammam- Manila
Once a week (Saturday)
Manila- Riyadh- Manila
Once a week (Saturday)
Domestic flights (effective from July 16)
Note: We may have to cancel flights, add frequencies or adjust our planned schedules, based on evolving entry restrictions and requirements set by local government units (LGUs). PAL coordinates closely with all LGUs and complies with their approvals and conditions.
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International flights
Effective starting July 20
Note: –Certain flights may be re-routed to land in Cebu or in Clark instead of Manila, due to limited COVID testing slots in Manila. If so, passengers will undergo testing and hotel quarantine at their gateway point in Cebu or Clark. PAL will arrange for transfer to Manila for those who receive negative test results, usually within 24 to 48 hours of testing.
Manila- Los Angeles- Manila
3x a week (Wed / Fri / Sun)
Note: Flights on July 24 and 26 will operate as Los Angeles- Cebu.
Manila- San Francisco- Manila
2x a week (Wed/Sat)
Notes: Flights on July 22 and 29 will operate as San Francisco- Cebu.
Manila- New York
Once a week (Friday)
New York- Manila
Once a week (Saturday)
Manila- Honolulu- Manila
Once a week (Monday)
Manila- Toronto- Manila
Once a week (Thursday)
Manila- Vancouver- Manila
2x a week (Tue/Sun)
Manila- Guam
Once a week (Saturday)
Guam- Manila
Once a week (Sunday)
Note: Flight on July 26 will operate as Guam- Cebu.
Manila- London (Heathrow)
Once a week (Thursday), until July 30
Once a week (Wednesday), effective August 5
London (Heathrow)- Manila
Once a week (Thursday)
Note: Flights on July 23 and 30 will operate as London- Clark.
Manila- Sydney
July 24
Note: Flight will be on limited capacity to comply with new restrictions in the quarantine facilities at Sydney airport.
Sydney- Manila
July 25
Manila- Singapore
3 x a week (Mon / Wed / Sat)
Singapore- Manila
3 x a week (Mon / Wed / Sat)
Note: Flights on July 22 and 29 will operate as Singapore- Cebu.
Manila- Kuala Lumpur- Manila
Once a week (Sunday)
Note: Flights will operate as Kuala Lumpur- Cebu.
Manila- Jakarta
July 26
Jakarta- Manila
July 27
Bangkok- Manila
Once a week (Wednesday) except July 22
Manila- Tokyo (Haneda)- Manila
2x a week (Wed/ Sun)
Manila- Tokyo (Narita)- Manila
2x a week (Tue/ Fri)
Note: Flights on July 24, 28 and 31 will operate as Tokyo (Narita)- Cebu.
Cebu- Tokyo (Narita)- Cebu
July 2
Manila- Fukuoka- Manila
Once a week (Sun)
Note: Flight on July 26 will operate as Fukuoka- Cebu.
Manila- Osaka (Kansai)- Manila
2x a week (Tue/ Fri)
Note: Flights on July 24, 28 and 31 will operate as Osaka (Kansai)- Cebu.
Manila- Nagoya- Manila
2x a week (Wed/ Sat)
Note: Flights on July 22, 25 and 29 will operate as Nagoya- Cebu.
Manila- Hong Kong- Manila
2x a week (Tue/ Fri)
Note: Flights on July 24, and 31 will operate as Hong Kong- Cebu.
Note: Starting July 25, travelers bound for Hong Kong must present an original copy of a negative COVID-19 nucleic acid test result, taken within 72 hours before departure, along with original lab report, PH local government certificate recognizing the laboratory, and hotel booking for at least 14 days quarantine stay in Hong Kong (home quarantine not allowed). Please check travel regulations for details:https://www.philippineairlines.com/e...19/travelrules
Manila- Taipei- Manila
Once a week (Wednesday)
Note: Flight on July 22 will operate as Taipei- Cebu while flight on July 29 will operate as Taipei- Clark.
Manila- Dubai- Manila
Once a week (Tuesday)
Note: Travelers to Dubai must obtain a COVID-19 negative certificate (PCR test results) no more than 96 hours before departure, to comply with requirements of Dubai authorities.
Manila- Dammam- Manila
Once a week (Saturday)
Manila- Riyadh- Manila
Once a week (Saturday)
Domestic flights (effective from July 16)
Note: We may have to cancel flights, add frequencies or adjust our planned schedules, based on evolving entry restrictions and requirements set by local government units (LGUs). PAL coordinates closely with all LGUs and complies with their approvals and conditions.
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Last edited by SPN Lifer; Jul 25, 2020 at 8:08 am