Vietjet Plane Lands in Philippines After Problem A Vietjet plane carrying 214 people made an unscheduled but safe landing in the northern Philippines yesterday morning after encountering an unspecified technical problem. None of the passengers and crew were hurt. Continue reading (139 words , one picture) Published at 2023-06-29 by Puerto Parrot Categories : Technology, Travel Tags: airlines
Philippine Airlines and AFI KLM E&M Sign Engine Deal A new partnership is underway between Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Philippine Airlines (PAL). The two groups have announced the conclusion of an engine support agreement covering 32 CFM56-5B engines that power the Philippine flag carrier’s fleet of Airbus A320ceo aircraft. Continue reading (473 words , 2 pictures) Published at 2023-06-29 by Puerto Parrot Categories : Business, Technology Tags: airlines
Uniform Policy for Rebooking, Refunding Airline Tickets During Travel Bans A new bill filed in the House of Representatives proposes uniform rules for refunding and rebooking flight tickets across all airlines during natural disasters or pandemics. Filed by the Makabayan bloc, House Bill 8556 seeks to require all airlines to give passengers the option to avail of a refund, rebook or deposit to a travel fund in case flights booked in advance are canceled due to a travel ban, health emergency or a prolonged natural calamity. Continue reading (488 words , one picture) Published at 2023-06-23 by Puerto Parrot Categories : Legal, Travel Tags: COVID-19, air travel, airlines, airport, flights, passengers