The decision comes just one year after the service’s launch and signals rising demand for the only direct air link between the Philippines and the US Pacific Northwest.
PAL will add Tuesday and Thursday departures to its existing Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday schedule, offering travelers more flexibility and access to Alaska Airlines’ domestic network from Seattle.
“Our decision to increase frequencies to Seattle highlights the importance of the U.S. market to the Philippine Airlines global network, and in particular the great value of Seattle as a gateway, not just to the Washington and Oregon areas, but to cities across the United States that we can now serve through our ongoing partnership with Alaska Airlines,” said PAL president Richard Nuttall.
“We are focusing strongly on developing this growing market to help Americans plan their vacation trips to the Philippines and other Asian countries, to open up more opportunities for businesses to build up commercial activities, and for Filipino Americans to reunite more often with their families back in the home country," he added.
The expanded frequency also boosts cargo capacity by up to 40 tons per week, supporting stronger trade links via interline and trucking partners.
PAL operates the Seattle route using Boeing 777-300ER jets, connecting Manila to eight destinations across North America, including New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles.
