Connectivity from Canada to Philippines and southeast Asia is getting better as Philippines Airlines (PAL) expands its service at Toronto Pearson and Vancouver International.
The airline recently announced it will increase Manila–Vancouver services from 7 to 10 weekly flights effective Nov. 17, 2026 and its Manila–Toronto services from 3 to 4 weekly flights effective Dec. 5, 2026.
The additional frequencies will improve connectivity via Manila to key destinations across Southeast Asia, including Jakarta, Bali, Phnom Penh, Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Hanoi.
In addition to the Canadian expansion, PAL will also increase its operations in the U.S., with Manila–New York (JFK) services going from 3 to 4 weekly flights effective Dec. 2, 2026, with a fifth weekly flight during the peak December 2026–January 2027 holiday travel season. The Philippine flag carrier is also introducing a 3x weekly service to Chicago, starting Nov. 9, 2026.
Additional Toronto and New York services will initially be operated by the Airbus A350-900 before transitioning to PAL's new Airbus A350-1000 as additional aircraft join the fleet. The A350-1000 will also begin serving San Francisco beginning August 2026, offering more premium seating and further strengthening PAL's competitiveness on the U.S. West Coast.
"North America continues to be one of Philippine Airlines’ most important markets," said Richard Nuttall, President of Philippine Airlines. "As travel demand grows, these additional flights strengthen our position as the preferred nonstop carrier between the Philippines and North America whilst providing our customers with greater choice, improved connectivity, and more opportunities to travel, do business, and reconnect with family and loved ones.”
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