Philippine Airlines Boosts PH-AUS Network to 22 Weekly Flights; Offers Daily Flights to Brisbane

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will expand its Australian footprint by adding 22 weekly flights to Australia beginning next month. PAL is increasing its popular Manila-Brisbane route to daily flights, with a seventh weekly nonstop frequency beginning October 27, 2024.

​The Philippine flag carrier currently has the most flights from the Philippines to four locations in Australia, with more routes than any other airline.
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In addition to daily flights to Brisbane, PAL also offers daily flights to Sydney, five weekly flights from Melbourne, and three weekly flights from Manila to Perth.

"We at Philippine Airlines are excited to welcome tourists and business travelers onboard our daily flights from Manila to Brisbane, and likewise on our extensive network of nonstop flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth," said PAL President and Chief Operating Officer Capt. Stanley K. Ng. “We are poised to intensify efforts to promote tourism between the Philippines and Australia, as we invite more travelers to discover the wonders of our beautiful country of more than 7,000 islands and the renowned friendliness and hospitality of the Filipino people.”

Philippine Ambassador to Australia Hellen B. De La Vega congratulated PAL for introducing daily direct flights between Manila and Brisbane, adding: “This enhanced connectivity will significantly boost people-to-people exchanges and tourism, and facilitate greater opportunities for trade and investment as the Philippines and Australia advance our Strategic Partnership. I look forward to more opportunities to fortify the relationship with the support of Philippine Airlines.”

Australia Philippines Business Council (APBC) President Rafael Toda said, “This schedule enhancement will aid to strengthen economic ties and collaboration between Australia and the Philippines, boosting productivity and enabling a swifter response to emerging business opportunities.”

PAL business class passengers and frequent fliers can now enjoy the new PAL Mabuhay Lounge in Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1. The vast PAL lounge, designed by Atelier Almario, offers a wonderful and comfortable environment for dining, preflight work, and relaxation. It is available to business class passengers as well as Mabuhay Miles Elite, Premier Elite, and Million Miler passengers.

Philippine Airlines is continuing to improve services and extend its network, bolstering its bid to be a major player in international aviation with flights to 36 locations in Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East, as well as 32 towns in the Philippines.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the Philippines’ flag carrier and only full-service network airline, as well as the first commercial airline in Asia. PAL's fleet of Boeing, Airbus, and De Havilland aircraft operate scheduled nonstop flights out of hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to 32 destinations in the Philippines and 36 destinations in Asia, North America, Australia, and the Middle East. Known for its hallmark heartwarming and gracious Filipino service, PAL also supports the global economy through air cargo and charter services, while serving the travel needs of overseas Filipinos as well as businesspeople, tourists and families from all over the world.