By Bryan Manabat
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Variety News Staff
PHILIPPINE Airlines is suspending its Manila–Saipan and Cebu–Osaka routes as the flag carrier adjusts flight schedules due to changing conditions affecting global aviation, the airline announced Saturday.
In a statement, PAL said it sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience and is working to minimize disruptions as it continues to review the affected routes.
Service on the Manila–Saipan–Manila route (PR 2571/2572) is suspended until Oct. 22, 2026. The Cebu–Osaka–Cebu flights (PR 410/409) will be suspended from July 1 through Oct. 24, 2026, with several operational exceptions throughout July, August and September.
Passenger options
PAL said travelers holding affected bookings may rebook within 60 days in the same cabin class without penalties, convert their tickets into travel credits, or request a full refund in accordance with applicable policies.
Customers who booked through travel agencies are advised to coordinate directly with their agents.
The airline said cargo shipments on the affected routes would likewise be disrupted. PAL is coordinating with logistics partners to explore alternative routing options to support the continued movement of goods.
Passengers seeking assistance may contact PAL through its website or customer service channels, including Manila landlines (+632 8539-0000 and +632 8855-8888), its mobile hotline (+63 919-056-2255), its U.S. and Canada toll-free number (1-800-435-9725), Messenger, WhatsApp, or the PAL Help Page.
“Our teams remain ready to assist affected passengers, and we thank you for your understanding and continued trust in Philippine Airlines,” the carrier said.
Bryan Manabat was a liberal arts student of Northern Marianas College where he also studied criminal justice. He is the recipient of the NMI Humanities Award as an Outstanding Teacher (Non-Classroom) in 2013, and has worked for the CNMI Motheread/Fatheread Literacy Program as lead facilitator.
