From Wednesday, 17th December, Philippine Airlines (PAL) will be using a much larger aircraft for its Manila-Puerto Princesa domestic route.
The Philippine flag carrier announced the upcoming change in a statement issued on Friday, 12th December.
The Airbus A330-300 has 363 seats: 18 seats in Business Class, 33 in Comfort Class, and 312 in Economy Class, thereby offering a much larger passenger capacity for the popular route.
According to airline senior vice-president for operations Ronald Narciso: “Utilising our widebody fleet on flights to Puerto Princesa will enhance operational efficiency, improve overall customer satisfaction, and also provide Palawan residents more opportunities to explore the Philippines and the rest of the world.”
A shift to widebody operations
Narciso added that PAL has been working closely with airport authorities for a smooth transition to widebody operations in Puerto Princesa.
The deployment of A330s will also boost cargo capacity, supporting increased freight movement and providing greater opportunities for businesses to ship goods efficiently, he said.
The Airbus A330 will be utilized on the Puerto Princesa route thrice weekly, taking off every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Meanwhile, passengers flying in from select international destinations can connect to Puerto Princesa via PAL’s Manila hub.
