Airline Guide · Asia
Philippine Airlines (PR)
Asia's first commercial airline and the Philippines' flag carrier, PAL operates extensive domestic and international service.
PR airline facts
IATA Code
PR
ICAO Code
PAL
Callsign
Philippine
Country
Philippines
Headquarters
Pasay
Region
Asia
Alliance
Independent
Founded
1941
Philippine Airlines hubs
Primary airports where Philippine Airlines concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
MNL · RPLL
Manila
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
CEB
CEB hub
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Frequently asked: PR
Where is Philippine Airlines based?
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Philippine Airlines (IATA: PR, ICAO: PAL) is headquartered in Pasay, Philippines. The airline was founded in 1941 and operates a fleet of approximately 80 aircraft.
What is Philippine Airlines's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Philippine Airlines is PR. The ICAO code is PAL. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Philippine".
Which alliance does Philippine Airlines belong to?
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Philippine Airlines is an independent airline and does not belong to any of the three major airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, or oneworld), though it may have codeshare partnerships with other carriers.
What are Philippine Airlines's primary hubs?
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Philippine Airlines operates primary hubs at MNL, CEB. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Philippine Airlines have?
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Philippine Airlines operates a fleet of approximately 80 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Philippine Airlines founded?
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Philippine Airlines was founded in 1941, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history from the early decades of commercial aviation.
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