Philippine Airlines is reshaping parts of its domestic network starting March 29, 2026. If you fly to island and regional destinations, this matters.

Turboprops Move Out of Manila

All PAL turboprop flights to and from Manila will end on March 29, 2026. This follows a new slot policy at NAIA.

Instead of cutting routes, PAL is shifting these flights to other hubs. Cebu, Clark, and Iloilo step in to keep access smooth.

New Routings to Know

If you already have a booking, expect these changes:

• Coron (Busuanga)
  From Manila to Clark
  New route: Clark–Busuanga–Clark
• Siargao
  From Manila to Clark
  New route: Clark–Siargao–Clark
• Antique
  Via Iloilo
  New route: Manila–Iloilo–Manila, then onward
• Catarman
  From Manila to Cebu
  New route: Cebu–Catarman–Cebu

Clark and Cebu become stronger gateways, especially for leisure routes.

More Jet Flights on Busy Routes

As turboprops exit NAIA, PAL adds jet capacity on routes with steady demand. From March 2026, expect more choices on these sectors:

• Manila–Cebu: up to 76 flights a week
• Manila–Iloilo: up to 42 flights a week
• Manila–Tacloban: up to 28 flights a week
• Manila–Dumaguete: up to 21 flights a week
• Manila–Roxas: up to 14 flights a week

Good news for flexible schedules and peak travel periods.

Your Options If You’re Affected

PAL will send updated itineraries. You can choose what works best.

• Rebook
  Same cabin class. Any available flight within 60 days of your original date.
• Travel Credits
  Valid for two years. Includes a 5 percent bonus for affected passengers.
• Refund
  For unused tickets. Ticketing service fees are excluded.

How to Reach PAL

Support runs 24/7 if you need help fast.

• Manila landline: (+632) 8539-0000 or (+632) 8855-8888
• PH mobile: (+63) 919-056-2255
• US and Canada: 1-800-435-9725
• Messenger and WhatsApp via Philippine Airlines
• PAL Help Page online

Hence,

Substantial lesser turboprops in Manila, stronger regional hubs like Clark, and added jet services on core routes. Plan entry points early, especially if Coron or Siargao is on your list.

How the Genesis P2P Bus Works for CRK

Genesis Bus runs direct point-to-point buses between Manila (Trinoma, NAIA) and Clark Airport. These are comfortable air-conditioned buses with luggage storage.

Where to board

Trinoma P2P Bus Terminal (along EDSA near MRT North Avenue Station) and NAIA T3 Arrivals Bays 13. See below schedule*

*Schedules may change withour prior notice hence it is wise to check the Official Facebook Page of Genesis Transport ahead your travel.

Typical fare

About ₱300+ to ₱400+ per way. For discounts, show your respective IDs to the bus conductor right away before punching your tickets.

Travel Time

About 1.5-2 hours from Trinoma and 2.5-3 hours from NAIA T3

Practical tip
If you arrive at Terminals 1 or 2, get to T3 first (there’s short shuttle or taxi options) since that’s the main boarding point for the CRK P2P bus