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PAL halts int'l flights from March 26 to April 14
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will temporarily suspend all remaining international flights starting March 26 until April 14 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The decision was made after careful consideration of the collapse in travel demand, strict entry restrictions imposed by various countries, and staffing challenges during the lockdown.
PAL's domestic flights were already suspended effective March 17.
The last international flight departing from Manila will be PR 104 to San Francisco on March 25.
Several flights are scheduled to arrive in Manila on March 26 and 27 from various international destinations.
PAL aims to resume operations on April 15, contingent upon the approval of authorities and improvement of global health conditions.
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