Philippine Airlines (PAL) is currently operating most of its international and domestic flights, with the exception of its services to Dubai and Doha, which have been temporarily suspended until 30 April 2026. In addition, the airline’s Manila-Riyadh route is now operating with a technical stop in Bangkok.

Suspension of Dubai and Doha Routes

Due to airspace and security risks related to the 2026 US-Iran conflict, PAL has suspended its two Middle East routes. The suspensions have different timelines for outbound and inbound flights.

Route

Status

Manila-Dubai (PR 658 / PR 659)

Suspended until 30 April 2026

Manila-Doha (PR 684 / PR 685)

Suspended until 30 April 2026, with one Doha-Manila flight (PR 685) cancelled on 1 May

The airline has not yet announced when these routes will resume and is advising passengers to monitor their official channels for updates. Despite a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran that took effect on 8 April 2026, PAL has decided to keep the suspensions in place while reassessing the conditions of the Gulf airspace.

Operational Flights

Apart from the suspensions mentioned above, PAL is currently operating its full global network. Flights to North America, Japan, Australia, Southeast Asia, and all domestic points remain on schedule.

North America and the Pacific

PAL’s long-haul flights from Manila to the US and Canada are operating as usual. The airline’s flagship routes have not been affected by the Middle East disruption.

Los Angeles – daily nonstop flights, with increased capacity to 18 weekly flights from 1 June 2026

New York JFK – thrice-weekly nonstop flights, with the use of Airbus A350-1000 on some rotations and the route transitioning to the A350-1000 from May 2026

San Francisco – daily service

Seattle – five weekly flights, increasing to six weekly between 15 June and 27 July 2026

Honolulu, Guam, and Saipan – all operating

Vancouver and Toronto – both Canadian gateways flying

A new nonstop flight between Manila and Chicago (ORD) is set to launch on 9 November 2026 with three weekly flights on an Airbus A350-900, according to One Mile at a Time.

Japan and North Asia

PAL’s flights to Japan, one of its largest international markets, are operating as usual. The airline has maintained its full schedule to Japan despite the Middle East disruption.

Southeast Asia

All flights to Southeast Asian destinations are operating as usual. These routes are important feeder markets for PAL’s long-haul network.

Australia and Oceania

PAL’s four Australian gateways are all operating as usual. The airline does not serve New Zealand.

Manila-Riyadh Flights with a Bangkok Stop

According to Philstar, PAL