Philippine Airlines to Move Siargao and Coron Flights to Clark International Airport

Starting March 29, your flights to Siargao and Coron are officially moving to Clark International Airport. This means if you live in Manila, you need to factor in an extra two-hour drive or a P2P bus ride to Pampanga before you can even check in.

Why PAL is moving turboprop flights from NAIA

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The shift is not just a random choice by the airline. The Manila Slot Coordination Committee (MSCC), led by the Department of Transportation, ordered all turboprop aircraft out of the Manila hub. These smaller planes, like the DHC 8-400, only carry about 78 passengers. By moving them out, NAIA can prioritize larger jets like the Airbus A320, which carries 180 people. The goal is to make the runway more efficient by focusing on high-capacity planes that move more travelers at once.

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New flight routes for Siargao, Coron, and Antique

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If you have a beach trip planned for the summer, your departure point has likely changed. You will now be redirected to alternative gateways in Clark, Cebu, or Iloilo. All flights for Siargao and Coron (Busuanga) will now depart from Clark. Passengers heading to Antique will be rerouted to Iloilo, while travelers going to Catarman must now pass through Cebu first. To make up for the loss of these island routes, PAL is actually increasing flights from Manila to other major cities, including 76 weekly flights to Cebu and 42 to Iloilo.

Also read: Philippine Airlines Announces New Clark to Batanes Route

PAL refund and rebooking policy for affected passengers

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Changing airports is a major hassle, and the airline knows it. If the move to Clark or Iloilo does not work for your schedule, you have a few options to fix your booking. You can choose to rebook your flight to any date within 60 days of your original trip in the same cabin class. Alternatively, you can convert your ticket into travel credits for future use, and PAL is adding a 5% bonus to the value of your unused ticket as an incentive. If the new gateway is too inconvenient, you can request a full refund, though this excludes the ticketing service charges.

For many Filipinos, this change adds another layer to the daily grind of travel planning. Whether you are a surfer or a diver, you will now need to budget for the extra time and cost of getting to Clark instead of the usual Manila terminals. Always double-check your itinerary before heading out the door to avoid ending up at the wrong airport.

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