In a move that could reshape the competitive balance of aviation across Asia-Pacific, Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to join the oneworld alliance, bringing one of the region’s last major independent flag carriers into the global airline partnership network.
Announced during the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, the agreement will see Philippine Airlines become oneworld’s 16th member airline, strengthening the alliance’s position in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.