Manila Bulletin
PAL bans foreigners from US-Manila flights
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will no longer accept foreigners flying in from the United States effective January 3 to January 15, 2021, due to the new COVID-19 variant.
This policy aligns with the government's travel ban on foreign passengers from the US.
Foreign travelers who have been in the US within 14 days preceding their planned arrival in the Philippines are covered by the ban.
Filipino citizens originating from the US or who have traveled to the US within 14 days prior to their arrival will still be accepted on PAL flights.
However, they must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine at a government-designated facility.
All passengers arriving before 12:01 AM on January 3, 2021, will not be prohibited from entering but will also undergo a 14-day facility-based quarantine.
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