Philippine Airlines Makes A350-1000 Daily on San Francisco Route
The 382-seat flagship is now scheduled on all seven weekly Manila-San Francisco flights, bringing PAL’s latest cabins to the U.S. West Coast every day.
Philippine Airlines
IATA: PR
ICAO: PAL
Callsign: PHILIPPINE
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Airline Information
| Country | Philippines (PH) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | PR |
| ICAO Code | PAL |
| Callsign | PHILIPPINE |
| Hub Airport | MNL — Ninoy Aquino International |
| Fleet Size | 68 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 11.6 years |
| Founded | 1941 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | No |
Fleet Composition (45 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A330/A340 | 21 | JET | 7.0 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A318/A319/A32 | 18 | JET | 4.9 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 777 | 6 | JET | 5.3 yrs |
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