30/03/2026
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐
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๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฒ๐๐๐ก ๐
๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐.
Philippine Airlines (PAL) announces the temporary suspension of its flights between Manila and Riyadh (RUH) - until April 01, 2026.
๐๐ ๐๐๐/๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ฅ๐-๐๐ข๐ฒ๐๐๐ก-๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ฅ๐
This precautionary measure is being taken considering the security situation affecting parts of the Middle East and the resulting operational uncertainties in certain regional airspace corridors and airport operations.
The safety of our passengers, crew, and aircraft remains Philippine Airlinesโ highest priority. Given the current environment, PAL has determined that temporarily suspending these services is the most prudent course of action while conditions remain fluid.
PAL continues to closely monitor developments and coordinate with aviation authorities and relevant stakeholders to determine when normal operations can safely resume.
๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ฌ
๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:
โข Free rebooking once flights resume
โข Conversion of tickets into travel credits for future use
โข Full refunds, in accordance with applicable policies
PALโs customer service teams are actively assisting passengers through our website, contact center, and ticket offices.
We recognize that many travelers on these routes are Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who rely on these flights to travel between their workplaces and families. Philippine Airlines remains committed to supporting Filipino travelers during this period while ensuring that all flights operate under the highest safety standards.
๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ
PAL Cargo operations on these routes are also affected. The airline is working with logistics partners to explore alternative routing options where possible to support the continued movement of essential goods.
๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐
The time frame of these cancellations reflects PAL's current operational planning horizon, and the airline will continue to review developments closely.
Philippine Airlines appreciates the patience and understanding of our passengers as we prioritize safety. PAL remains committed to restoring our Middle East services as soon as conditions allow, while continuing to connect our passengers to the world with safe, reliable, and caring service.
For updates and assistance, passengers may visit www.philippineairlines.com or contact PALโs Customer Service channels.
