Philippine Airlines
The oldest commercial airline in Asia, PAL has been flying since 1941. Filipino warmth is real at altitude — the cabin crew's hospitality is legendary. They connect the Philippine diaspora worldwide and every flight home feels like a family reunion.
Philippine Airlines is the oldest commercial airline in Asia, predating even Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, and ANA.
Quick answers
What is Philippine Airlines' callsign?
"PHILIPPINE". On the radio a flight is called by that word plus its flight number, and on a live map its callsign starts with PAL.
What are Philippine Airlines' airline codes?
ICAO PAL, IATA PR. Tickets and departure boards use the two-letter IATA code; air traffic control and flight data use the three-letter ICAO code.
Where are Philippine Airlines' hubs?
Manila (MNL), Lapu-Lapu City (CEB).
Aircraft you’ll see in Philippine Airlines colors
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Is that a Philippine Airlines flight?
Bogey shows every flight around you on a live map. Tap a PAL callsign and you get the aircraft, the route and where it's headed.
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