• Airbus aircraft replaces current B777 from 28th October 2018

• A350 will feature Premium Economy cabin, a first for PAL in Europe

• New aircraft will rationalise capacity whilst improving operational efficiency

Philippine Airlines flights between London and Manila will get a major boost with the introduction of the tri-class A350-900 from 28th October 2018. Its all-new design utilizes the latest technology for improved operational performance. It has a long-range capability of up to 8,000 nautical miles (14,800 km) and a quieter cabin with up to four times less noise, making it the quietest twin-aisle aircraft to date.

The Business Class cabin with 30 seats has a 1-2-1 configuration providing direct aisle access. Seat pitch is at 44 inches and seat width is 23-24 inches. The seat – which reclines to full flat measuring 78 inches in length – has an air cushion to adjust seat firmness, a lumbar massage feature, additional storage for personal items and power ports.

The Premium Economy class cabin has 24 seats on a 2-4-2 configuration. Seat pitch is at 38 inches and seat width is at 19 inches. Premium Economy seats – which have a recline of 8 inches – are equipped with leg rest and footrest, additional front pockets for personal items, bottle holder, reading light and power ports. The introduction of Premium Economy on the London route means PAL's guests can connect to destinations including Auckland, Melbourne and Hong Kong in this mid-range cabin.

Regular Economy seats total 241 on a 3-3-3 configuration. Seat pitch is 33 inches, seat width is 18 inches and recline is 6 inches. Features include a 4-way headrest and USB power ports.

All seats on the Airbus A350 have personal TV screens with dual screen functionality. Passengers can pair their screens with their mobile device via the myPAL Player app to select content to be displayed on the screen or track the flight’s progress through the Flight Map. High-speed Wi-Fi is offered free for all passengers (subject to time and volume caps), with affordable renewal plans.

PAL was awarded a four-star rating by Skytrax in February 2018 in recognition of its efforts to transform the overall flying experience for its passengers. Retrofitted Airbus A330-300 aircraft and the new Airbus A321neo offer an enhanced product on the airline's routes across Asia and Australasia.

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ABOUT PHILIPPINE AIRLINES

Philippine Airlines, Asia's first airline and the country’s flag carrier, operates an extensive route network of international destinations spanning across Asia, Australia, Oceania, the Middle East, Europe and North America. Non-stop flights from London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Manila connect its guests to over 30 domestic points in the Philippines and over 40 cities worldwide.

PAL is the Philippines’ first and only four star, full service airline with luxurious cabin amenities, in-flight entertainment and connectivity, sumptuous in-flight dishes, and heart-warming service. PAL’s corporate vision is to be a five-star airline. In support of this goal, the philosophy ‘From the Heart of the Filipino’ - embodying warm and caring service was launched in autumn 2017.

Today, the PAL fleet consists of 80 aircraft – Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A340, A330, A321, Bombardier Q400 and Q300. PAL is the only airline with Business Class in domestic Philippines service. PAL will operate its new Airbus A350-900 on the London – Manila route from 28th October 2018.

MEDIA CONTACT

Carl Ellis, Philippine Airlines carl_ellis@pal.com.ph +44 (0) 207 734 9355