PAL cancels Riyadh flights until Nov. 29

Inquirer.net - Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) said Monday it was extending the suspension of its flights to and from Riyadh until Nov. 29 amid continuing security threats to the Saudi capital’s international airport. The latest advisory covers both inbound and outbound services, and extends a suspension first imposed on Oct. 8 and subsequently extended

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PAL cancels Riyadh flights until Nov. 29

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