Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced the cancellation of several flights to and from the Middle East scheduled between March 6 and March 10, 2026.
This proactive measure is being taken in response to ongoing regional developments and is driven by the airline’s steadfast commitment to the safety and security of its passengers, flight crew, and ground personnel.
“Safety remains the bedrock of our operations,” a PAL spokesperson stated. “We are closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East and have determined that these temporary cancellations are necessary to ensure the highest standards of safety for everyone on board our aircraft.”
The following flights have been cancelled:
| Date | Flight Number | Route |
| March 6 (Friday) | PR 684 / PR 685 | Manila–Doha–Manila |
| PR 654 / PR 655 | Manila–Riyadh–Manila | |
| March 7 (Saturday) | PR 684 / PR 685 | Manila–Doha–Manila |
| PR 658 / PR 659 | Manila–Dubai–Manila | |
| March 8 (Sunday) | PR 684 / PR 685 | Manila–Doha–Manila |
| PR 654 / PR 655 | Manila–Riyadh–Manila | |
| PR 658 / PR 659 | Manila–Dubai–Manila | |
| March 9 (Monday) | PR 684 / PR 685 | Manila–Doha–Manila |
| PR 654 / PR 655 | Manila–Riyadh–Manila | |
| PR 658 / PR 659 | Manila–Dubai–Manila | |
| March 10 (Tuesday) | PR 685 | Doha–Manila |
PAL is committed to minimizing the inconvenience caused by these disruptions. Affected passengers may choose from the following options in accordance with PAL policies:
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Rebooking: Reschedule your flight to a later date once regular operations resume.
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Refund: Request a full refund of the ticket cost without penalties.
Passengers are strongly advised to check their flight status via the PAL website, mobile app, or official social media channels before proceeding to the airport.
