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Philippine Airlines, the most punctual airline in the Asia Pacific region, took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, entering a new phase of its long-haul growth. The long-awaited induction of A350-1000 into the fleet is PAL’s first step towards fleet modernization, which aims to elevate passenger experience on transpacific flights between North America and the Philippines.
How A350-1000 Supports Philippine Airlines Flights to USA
Philippines Airlines’ long-haul service network has long been demanding an upgrade to the existing fleet. The network comprises nonstop flights to Manila from New York JFK, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Toronto, and Vancouver in North America. Some of these routes are served by B777-300ER aircraft, while A350-900s cater to others. The long-range capacity and fuel efficiency make Airbus A350-1000 suitable for SFO to Manila travel and other high-traffic transpacific routes.
The new A350-1000 is expected to gradually complement and eventually replace older widebody aircraft on high-demand transpacific routes
PAL ramps up frequency between Manila and USA
Alongside fleet expansion, Philippine Airlines has been steadily increasing its international service frequency to meet the growing demand. Starting June 2026, the airline will ramp up its Los Angeles to Manila flights, with weekly frequency from 14 to 18. This expansion will strengthen connectivity between the Philippines and the US West Coast, a key market for both family, leisure, and business travel. Manila to Seattle travel on Philippines Airlines has already got an upgrade from three to five weekly flights.
Additional frequency enables travelers to book affordable flight tickets to Manila on flexible travel dates. At the same time, PAL has also strengthened its presence in US territories. Its daily Manila to Guam service is now complemented by weekly three nonstop flights from Cebu to Guam. Besides, Philippines Airlines’ nonstop Manila to Saipan flights are all set to resume in March 2026.
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What makes Airbus A350-1000 a better fit for PAL than Boeing 777-9
A350-1000 aircraft represents a leap forward in long-haul aircraft design, with performance and passenger comfort at its core, making it an ideal match for PAL’s long-haul network expansion. Compared with the Boeing 777-9, the A350-1000 delivers similar long-range capability while offering exceptional fuel efficiency and lower operating costs, thanks to advanced aerodynamics, a carbon-fiber composite structure, and next-generation engines.
The aircraft features a modern cabin experience across all classes, from Business to Economy. Business class offers a 1-2-1 layout with fully lie-flat seats, direct aisle access, intuitive inflight entertainment, and enhanced privacy. Premium Economy provides wider seats, extra legroom, and dedicated service for travelers seeking added comfort without the full business-class fare. Economy class on the A350-1000 includes optimized seat ergonomics, improved personal space, and larger overhead bins.
