Exclusive for New Zealand media only
16 July 2018
PAL TO INTRODUCE A350 AIRCRAFT TO LONDON/HEATHROW
and
OFFERS INTRODUCTORY PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS FARES
Effective 28 October 2018, Philippine Airlines will be introducing their new Airbus A350 aircraft on the daily non-stop
service between Manila and London/Heathrow. New non-stop service between Manila and New York/JFK will be launched on 29
October. The A350 aircraft will be offering a three-class cabin with Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class
seats similar to those already installed on the recently refurbished A330 aircraft that fly between Auckland and Manila.
The first A350 aircraft was delivered to PAL on the 15 July 2018 with another 3 aircraft due to be delivered before the
end of the year. Further deliveries are scheduled for 2019.
The schedule between Manila and London/Heathrow will remain the same, continuing to offer convenient connections between
the Auckland and London/Heathrow in both directions.
The Premium Economy cabin is new to the London route with the change to the A350. Premium Economy was recently added to
the Auckland route and a special introductory offer is now available to London
PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS - INTRODUCTORY AIRFARE OFFER
A special introductory Premium Economy airfare from Auckland to London of NZD3439 return (includes applicable taxes) is
now available for departures 28 October to 30 November 2018 and 16 January to 31 March 2019. For travel over the peak
Christmas period the fare will be a very competitive NZD4289 return all inclusive. Tickets must be purchased by 15
August 2018.
Philippine Airlines Premium Economy Class offers an exclusive cabin of just 24 seats and features a wider seat in a
2-3-2 configuration with a generous 38 inch pitch and an 8 inch recline. The seats are equipped with both a leg rest and
foot rest as well as a 13.3 inch touch screen personal TV. On-board WIFI is available, free for the first 15 minutes (up
to 5MB) or USD20 (with a maximum of 150mb) for the entire flight.
Passengers enjoy enhanced meal options and also receive their own inflight amenity kit. The Premium Economy Class cabin
includes a dedicated toilet for passenger’s convenience. A special check-in counter is provided at the airport for
Premium Economy Class passengers to help speed them through the airport to the aircraft.
ABOUT PHILIPPINE AIRLINES
Philippine Airlines, Asia’s first airline and the country’s flag carrier, operates an extensive network to 44
international destinations spanning across Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Europe and North America as well as 34
domestic destinations within the Philippines. PAL offers on-stop flights from Auckland to it main hub at Manila using an
A330-300 three class aircraft.
PAL is the Philippines only full-service carrier and has been awarded 4-star status by Skytrax. PAL’s corporate vision
is to be a 5-star airline. In support of this goal, the philosophy “From the Heart of the Filipino “embodying warm and
caring service was launched in 2017.
Today PAL’s fleet consists of over 80 aircraft consisting of Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, A330, A340, A321, A320,
Bombardier Q400 and Q300 aircraft. PAL has further A340 and A321 aircraft due for delivery through to 2020.