(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Thursday announced the cancelation of flights PR654 and PR655 (Manila-Riyadh-Manila) from Oct. 8 to Oct. 10, 2026, due to the developing situation in the region.
"Our operational teams are assessing airport conditions and their implications for subsequent flights. Affected passengers will be informed of the cancellations and available travel options," PAL said in a statement.
The temporary flights suspensions come amid escalating conflict and an evolving security situation in the Middle East. As a precautionary measure to guarantee passenger and crew safety, the airline cited operational uncertainties in certain regional airspace corridors and airport operations following localized military airstrikes and rsing regional tensions.
"We recognize the inconvenience and concern these cancelations may cause our passengers. We are continuously monitoring the situation to guide our next steps and support their travel needs," PAL said.
The airline management added that the safety and well-being of its passengers and crew remain of its highest priority. PAL stated that it would provide further updates as appropriate.
CEB announces 4-day seat sale
Meanwhile, budget carrier Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) launched a four-day seat sale on Thursday, offering one-way base fares for as low as P10 to both domestic and international destinations.
The promotional sale runs from Oct. 8 to 11, 2026, with an eligible travel window spanning Feb. 1 to June 30 2027. The quoted base fare excludes government fees, taxes, and surcharges.
The budget carrier's promotional travel window aligns with Japan's spring cherry blossom season. The airline operates direct routes from Manila to Tokyo (Narita), Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo.
Additionally, Cebu Pacific announced it would launch direct flights between Cebu and Nagoya starting Dec. 1, 2026, expanding travel options for passengers based in the Visayas region.
The sale also covers regional routes to Vietnam, including direct flights from Manila to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Da Nang, as well as a direct Cebu to Ho Chi Minh City route,
Domestic routes feature destinations such as Palawan, where the carrier operates direct flights to Puerto Princesa, El Nido, and Coron.
With CEB's widest domestic network, travelers can easily explore the Philippines with direct flights across its key hub in Manila, Clark, Cebu, Davao, and Iloilo.
The airline currently operates in 35 domestic and 26 international destinations spread across Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
