Philippine Airlines (PAL) has ramped up its operations in Southeast Asia by launching new routes to Hanoi, Vietnam and Phnom Penh in Cambodia from its Manila hub.
This latest expansion by the carrier creates the first direct air link between the Philippines and the capital of Cambodia and expands PAL?s existing Vietnam network. It also connects with PAL?s non-stop London to Manila flight.
Flights between Manila and Hanoi will operate four times weekly ? on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday - starting March 31 with PR 595 departing at 22:25 and arriving at Hanoi?s Noi Bai International Airport at 00:45 the following day. Return flights via PR 596 leave Hanoi every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 01:45 and touch down in Manila at 05:30.
Flights between Manila and Phnom Penh will operate five times weekly ? Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday - starting April 1 with PR 521 departing at 22:10PM and arriving at Phnom Penh International Airport at 23:45. Return flights via PR 522 leave Phnom Penh every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 00:45 and touch down in Manila at 04:20.
Both the Hanoi and Phnom Penh flights have been timed to connect in both directions with PAL?s non-stop Manila to Heathrow services.
Operated by an Airbus A350, the aircraft features Business Class seats adjusting into fully flat beds, while in Economy, passengers can enjoy touch-screen personal TVs and built-in USB ports to enjoy in-flight entertainment throughout their flight. The brand's new Premium Economy Class includes priority check-in and an upgraded onboard experience with seats that provide extra space and bigger screens for inflight entertainment.
In tandem, the airline has also launched its Mega Seat Sale with fares starting from ?429 in Economy, ?879 in Premium Economy and ?1,699 in Business Class but must be booked before February 28 for travel from March 1 - December 6.
