Philippine Airlines is the flag carrier of the Philippines. ARCHIVE

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has extended the suspension of its Dubai and Doha services as regional security concerns continue to affect airspace operations across parts of the Middle East. In an advisory issued on Monday (May 11), the Philippine flag carrier said flights between Manila and Dubai will remain cancelled until August 2, while flights between Manila and Doha will stay suspended until June 30. The airline said the temporary suspension was necessary “due to the ongoing situation in the region, including increasing risks to critical infrastructure and overall airspace safety.” “Safety remains our top priority. With unpredictable conditions — including restricted airspace, sudden closures, and limited routing options — we are taking a more cautious approach based on our safety assessment, recognising that operating conditions vary by airline,” PAL said. Meanwhile, PAL confirmed that flights to and from Riyadh continue to operate. “We continue to carefully assess operating conditions to ensure the safety of our passengers and crew. Should there be any developments affecting this route, we will provide updates immediately,” the airline said. Passengers affected by the flight suspensions may choose from several options: • Rebook to another available flight at no extra cost in the same cabin, subject to seat availability • Convert tickets into travel credits with a 20 percent bonus, processed within 48 hours • Request a full refund with no penalties for direct bookings, with processing estimated at eight days due to high request volume and final posting within two to four weeks depending on banks • Passengers who booked through travel agents must contact their respective agencies directly PAL advised passengers to regularly check flight status updates through its official website and social media pages. ICA/Expat Media
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