MANILA, Philippines — Local carriers Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines (PAL) posted earnings growth in the first quarter of 2026, buoyed by sustained travel demand and strong passenger traffic, even as geopolitical tensions and surging jet fuel…
Could planes soon be stuck on the ground due to a lack of fuel? The risk of jet fuel shortages is growing each day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, although it isn’t certain when exactly supplies…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local travel agencies assured the public that as of March 30, South Korean airlines are continuing their flights to and from Cebu without any suspension plans. Travelers can still book Jin Air flights…
Global airlines have suspended or reduced flights across the Middle East amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, now with the United States entering the fray. The US carried out strikes against Iranian nuclear sites overnight Saturday…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has cautioned airlines against deliberately tampering with the passport of passengers, saying this will result in sanctions. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon issued the warning on Monday after alleged cases…
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Monday warned airlines that any deliberate tampering of passengers’ passports by their personnel will result in sanctions. DOTr Sec. Vince Dizon made the pronouncement following reports of alleged…
MANILA, Philippines – Airline passengers are set to pay higher service charges, according to a memorandum issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) ahead of the summer season when travel demand usually picks up.…
More Filipinos are now willing to pay extra for the luxury of first-class seats. Emirates reports flying 3,166 first-class passengers in the first 10 months of 2024, expecting to exceed the 3,609 passengers it served in 2023.…
The aviation industry is rebounding after the pandemic lockdown, but challenges in the supply chain and reduced air travel demand to and from China are affecting its growth. Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines are…
Airlines in the United States canceled more than 2,000 flights on Friday after a massive winter storm knocked out power and affected businesses in 12 states ahead of a likely brutal freeze over the weekend. A total…
Airlines should carry a record number of passengers next year as the sector puts the Covid-19 pandemic behind it, the industry’s top trade association said Wednesday, although profitability remains a concern. The International Air Transport Association (IATA),…
Travelers are getting hit with delays at U.S. airports again Wednesday, an ominous sign heading into the long July 4 holiday weekend, which is shaping up as the biggest test yet for airlines that are struggling to…
