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Philippine flag-carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced its plans to augment its fleet for domestic operations on Wednesday, 3rd December.
PAL recently accepted the delivery of five Airbus A320 aircraft, with one more unit slated for delivery before the end of the year, and an additional six coming next year.
In a statement released to the media, PAL Express president Rabbi Vincent Ang said: “By expanding our A320 fleet, we are providing travelers with more reliable, convenient, and comfortable options.”
New aircraft for increased capacity
Each of the additional units is configured to carry 180 passengers, enabling PAL to increase flight frequency.
Ang explained: “Right-sizing our fleet enables PAL to maintain and improve our on-time performance scores, ensuring we continue to operate with the highest standards of reliability, safety, and efficiency.”
The additional planes are part of PAL’s broader fleet enhancement initiatives, which also include the modernization of long-haul routes with Airbus A350-1000s, upgrades to existing narrow-body aircraft, and plans to acquire new A321neo jets.
These investments, PAL said, are designed to improve operational reliability and elevate the in-flight experience for every passenger.
The latest fleet augmentation will also increase PAL’s total fleet to 80 aircraft, including 16 A320s deployed across key domestic routes.
Meanwhile, in time for the peak season, PAL has increased flight frequencies on key routes such as Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Legazpi (Daraga), Dumaguete, and Tacloban.
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