Philippine Airlines (PAL) is suspending several domestic and international routes as it adjusts capacity in response to a looming global oil crisis, according to TPM/SunStar Philippines.
The flag carrier said flights including Cebu-Guam and Cebu-Ho Chi Minh City, along with domestic routes such as Clark-Siargao and Cebu-Ozamiz, will be halted from mid-April through early May until further notice. Cargo operations on affected routes will also be disrupted, with PAL exploring alternative logistics arrangements.
The airline said passengers can seek refunds, rebook or convert tickets into travel credits, adding it is working to minimise disruption and will review routes as conditions improve.
Separately, Philippine authorities are moving to cushion the impact of rising fuel costs. In an interview with Bloomberg, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr warned that jet fuel shortages could force airlines to ground planes, particularly on long-haul routes.
In response, the Department of Transportation and aviation authorities are cutting airport fees for both airlines and passengers to help keep air travel affordable as fuel costs surge.
Other airlines across Asia have also been reducing capacity in response to high jet fuel prices, such as in Vietnam and India.