Saudi Arabia's new national carrier Riyadh Air has opened ticket sales for its daily nonstop service between Manila and Riyadh, marking another step in its expansion across Asia as it prepares to launch flights to the Philippines on Sept. 9, 2026.
Philippine Airlines Inc. has expanded its debut international bond offering to $350 million after pricing an additional $50 million of five-year senior notes, capitalizing on strong investor demand following its inaugural sale earlier this month.
Every other year, the Farnborough International Airshow brings together the biggest names in global aviation, where aircraft deals worth billions of dollars are negotiated and partnerships are forged.
The agreement covers the use of one Airbus A320neo powered by Pratt & Whitney engines from July 15 to Sept. 7, 2026. The aircraft will be based in Ho Chi Minh City and operated by Cebu Pacific's pilots and cabin crew on domestic routes serving Cam Ranh, Phu Quoc, Vinh, Da Nang, and return flights.
Cebu Pacific carried nearly 14.5 million passengers in the first six months of 2026, posting steady growth driven by continued strength in domestic travel despite weaker international volumes.
Cebu Pacific will become the first low-cost airline in Southeast Asia to equip its aircraft with Starlink, bringing high-speed satellite internet onboard as airlines increasingly compete on passenger experience as well as ticket prices.
A ground incident involving a Saudia aircraft forced the cancellation of an international flight at Ninoy Aquino International Airport late Monday, although no injuries were reported, New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) said.
Industry giant Cebu Pacific has won a Malaysian court case against Move Travel Sdn Bhd, the operator of AirAsia MOVE, after the High Court barred the platform from selling the airline’s flights without authorization.
The violin cases were checked through free of charge. The tuba was accepted despite exceeding standard check-in limitations. Every musician boarded the flight, and every instrument traveled with them. No passenger or instrument was left behind. Yet after the accommodation was made, social media posts surfaced criticizing the airline.