Scenes from Philippine Airlines’ inaugural Saipan flight
Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport, March 29, 2026
1) Philippine Airlines pilots pose in the cockpit ahead of the airline’s inaugural Saipan-Palau service on March 29, 2026. PAL photo2) Philippine Airlines crew members are welcomed upon arrival during the airline’s inaugural Saipan-Palau service on March 29, 2026 by Miss Asia-Pacific Northern Marianas First Runner-Up Bernice Shane Sabio. Photo courtesy of Bernice Shane Sabio3) A Philippine Airlines aircraft receives a water salute upon arrival for the airline’s inaugural Saipan-Palau service at the Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport on March 29, 2026. Video screenshot from Romeo Borinaga Jr.)4) A Philippine Airlines aircraft taxis through a ceremonial water salute during the airline’s inaugural Saipan-Palau service on March 29, 2026. Video screenshot from Romeo Borinaga Jr.5) Philippine Airlines flight and ground crew members pose before departure at the Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport for the airline’s inaugural Saipan-Palau service on March 29, 2026. PAL photo)6) Passengers check in for Philippine Airlines flights at the Saipan–Francisco C. Ada/Saipan International Airport. PAL resumed its Saipan-Manila service on Tuesday, restoring direct air connectivity between the CNMI and the Philippines. Photo courtesy of POI Aviation
