Philippine flag carrier Philippine Airlines. ARCHIVE

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has achieved another global milestone after being recognized as a 2026 Four Star Major Airline by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) during its annual awards ceremony in Long Beach, California. The APEX Awards are among the most prestigious in aviation, honoring airlines based on verified passenger feedback. Ratings are compiled from over one million flights each year across 600 airlines, in partnership with TripIt from Concur. The recognition places PAL among the world’s leading carriers excelling in cabin comfort, cleanliness, food and beverage, inflight entertainment, connectivity, and service. “Being recognized by APEX, the world’s leading airline industry association, is a significant milestone for Philippine Airlines,” said Carlos Luis Fernandez, PAL Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “We remain steadfast in sustaining the highest standards of service for the welfare of the passengers we serve across our global network.” This honor adds to PAL’s growing list of awards. The airline was recently ranked Southeast Asia’s second most preferred carrier in the 2025 Flyers’ Choice Awards, named Best Employer Brand in the 2024 LinkedIn Talent Awards, and recognized as the No. 1 On-time Airline in the Asia Pacific by Cirium in August 2025. ICA/Expat Media
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