Philippine Airlines (PAL) will operate at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) biggest terminal by 2026 as the flag carrier ramps up its flights to the United States.291bet
The Lucio Tan-led company, in a statement on Wednesday, said it was the first Southeast Asian airline to commit to operations at the New Terminal One, which is scheduled to welcome carriers in about two years.
Currently, PAL is servicing its thrice-weekly flights between Manila and New York at the existing Terminal 1.
Article continues after this advertisementThe New Terminal One is part of a $19-billion project to upgrade JFK. The 23-gate New York gateway, which will feature public spaces and several amenities for better passenger experience, sprawls across 2.6 million square-feet of space.
FEATURED STORIES BUSINESS BCDA strikes deal to sell Naia Terminal 3 to government for P65B BUSINESS BIZ BUZZ: Ares invests in Belo Medical Group BUSINESS Best Employers in PH unveiled“This partnership with the JFK New Terminal One highlights an important innovation for Philippine Airlines. This alliance allows us to enhance our service and elevate the travel experience for our passengers traveling between Manila and New York, as well as nearby cities in New Jersey and Connecticut, and throughout the U.S. East Coast and Midwest,” PAL president and chief operating officer Stanley Ng said.
“Our teams share a strong commitment to customer experience, and we look forward to working together to elevate the curb-to-gate experience for Philippine Airlines customers flying to and from New York,” The New Terminal One at JFK CEO Jennifer Aument said.
Article continues after this advertisementPAL is the only local airline providing Philippines direct routes to the US.
Article continues after this advertisementApart from New York, the flag carrier also flies to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, Guam and Seattle.
Article continues after this advertisementThe maiden Manila-Seattle flight was launched just this month. It also serves as gateway to Chicago, Las Vegas, Washington D.C., Houston, Portland, Anchorage and other destinations served by PAL’s interline partner Alaska Airlines.
Elsewhere, the airline is also ramping up operations to take advantage of the resurgence in travel.
Article continues after this advertisementPAL, for example, will start offering daily flights from Manila to Brisbane in Australia by Oct. 27. It also has direct flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
The Lucio Tan-led company is also studying the relaunching of flights to Europe, including routes to Italy, Paris and Brussels.
Subscribe to our daily newsletter
PAL currently flies to 39 international destinations and 33 domestic locations. —Tyrone Jasper C. Piad 291bet
READ NEXT Cu to step down as Globe CEO; Cruz taking over Peza records nearly P8B worth of investments in October EDITORS' PICK Kristine kills 7 persons, affects over 2 million people, says NDRRMC Kristine rescuers ‘overwhelmed’ by pleas for help amid flood Alleged victim faces Quiboloy in Senate, tells how he repeatedly ‘used’ her Dam operators alerted; Edca sites readied Quiboloy ordered killings, ex-followers tell Senate Mayon Volcano debris partially buries Albay villages as storm hits Bicol MOST READ Tropical Storm Kristine slightly intensifies; Signal No. 2 in 5 areas Taxing Pogos did not make them legal, says Sotto Walang Pasok: Class suspensions on Wednesday, Oct. 23 LIVE UPDATES: Tropical Storm Kristine View comments