PAL adjusts London schedule to benefit connecting passengers

Philippine Airlines has adjusted the operating times of its four-times-weekly service between Manila and London Heathrow in a move that benefits passengers with more suitable departure times while optimizing connectivity across the flag carrier’s growing network.

Since the start of its current summer schedule, PAL has moved its Manila departure time from early morning to a more convenient early-afternoon slot.

The schedule change has allowed passengers from PAL’s various domestic and regional points, whose flights typically reach Manila in the morning, to expediently connect to its principal European service.

Flight PR 720 now departs Manila at 1:00 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Arrival at London Heathrow is now at 9:00 p.m.

The return service, PR 721, now departs London at late night, 10:50 p.m., a slot moved back from the previous mid-afternoon departure. This gives passengers the benefit of a full day’s stay in the British capital for business or leisure. Arrival in Manila is now at 8:05 p.m. the following day.

“The change in departure times better suits our customers, especially those connecting from our provincial services,” said PAL president Jaime J. Bautista.

“This is just one of the many service enhancements passengers can expect as we continue to improve and build up our London operation.”

To provide passengers the convenience they deserve while inflight, Philippine Airlines offers services such as In-Air internet, mobile service and wireless entertainment.

sourced:traveldailynews.asia