PAL to launch Manila-Da Nang route on July 1

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch a new route connecting Manila and Da Nang, Vietnam, with three flights per week starting July 1.

This expansion marks PAL's third significant venture in Vietnam this year, which includes increasing Manila-Hanoi service to daily flights and introducing Cebu-Ho Chi Minh City flights on May 2.

The Manila-Da Nang flights will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays using Airbus A321 aircraft with a capacity of 199 passengers.

The flights will depart Manila at 11:10 AM, arriving in Da Nang at 12:45 PM, with return flights leaving Da Nang at 1:35 PM and arriving in Manila at 5:10 PM.

PAL President and COO Capt. Stanley Ng stated the airline aims to enhance connectivity, tourism, and commerce between the Philippines and Vietnam.

Da Nang is highlighted as a popular tourist destination, noted for its historical sites and proximity to UNESCO World Heritage locations.