Inflight
comfort and luxury are redefined with Philippine Airlines’ (PAL) brand-new
Airbus A350-900 XWB and A321neo airplanes. Generous legroom, enhanced
entertainment, and high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity await passengers across all
travel classes beginning July 2018.
“PAL aims
to provide excellent standards of service for its passengers throughout the
entire travel experience and be at par with the world’s best airlines. We are
taking our flights to the next level by modernizing our fleet and enhancing our
cabin amenities and inflight offerings, on top of ensuring that we consistently
provide that distinct brand of heartfelt service PAL is known for," said
PAL President and COO Dr. Jaime J. Bautista.
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| PAL’s Brand-new Airbus A350 |
“The arrival of the Airbus A350 and A321neo
forms part of our journey towards attaining our goal of being the only 5-Star
airline in the next few years from our 4-Star global airline rating.", he
added.
In
partnership with airline design specialist LIFT Strategic Design, PAL equipped
the new planes with both function and form in mind, promising an enhanced
passenger experience.
“With
state-of-the-art modifications based on the latest technologies, these new
aircraft will bring more benefits not only to passengers and crew but to the
environment as well,” said Bautista.
Here are
four things you can expect from PAL’s brand-new planes:
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| PAL’s Brand-new Airbus A321neo |
A Whole New World of Flights
These
planes unlock PAL’s true potential with the new long-range aircraft capable of
flying non-stop, up to 17 hours for the A350 and up to 8 hours for the A321neo.
The
new A350 will open a whole new world of access to long-haul destinations in
North America and Europe. Starting October 2018, passengers can enjoy
travelling to New York City nonstop for the first time in ultimate comfort and
style with the introduction of the A350’s Tri-Class cabin experience. The
A321neo, on the other hand, has commenced non-stop flights to Brisbane last
July 2nd and will soon explore Sydney, Port Moresby, and Sapporo.
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| A321neo Economy Class |
Space for Days (Or hours)
The
new A350 and A321neo pack an impressive space in the cabin so that every
passenger, regardless of class of service, enjoys the maximum comfort possible during the
flight. These new aircraft also feature an innovative cabin layout and seat
design.
Business
Class passengers aboard the A321neo can enjoy full-flat seats up that extend up
to 78 inches, a first in PAL’s narrow-body fleet and a first for A321neos
worldwide. Meanwhile, all Business Class passengers aboard the A350 have direct
access to the aisle with the 1-2-1 seat configuration.
Business
Class passengers aboard the A350 enjoy top-level comfort that matches the best
competitors globally with seats that can be reclined to full-flat beds,
equipped with adjustable air cushions and massage functions. Plus, with
enhanced amenities and services such as our new plush duvets and Dine-on-Demand
meal service, passengers can expect a cozier and more enjoyable long-haul
journey.
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| A321neo Business Class |
The Premium
Economy Class onboard the A350 – a first of its kind to be offered on PAL’s
destinations in the US Mainland and the UK – offers passengers an upgraded
experience without the lavish price tag, with 38-inches of legroom and seats
that can recline up to eight inches. Passengers
seated in the Premium Economy Class also enjoy privacy and exclusivity with
only 24 seats available and a dedicated lavatory in the cabin.
Economy
Class on the A350 has also been enhanced with seats that recline up to six
inches and a spacious legroom with seat pitch of up to 33 inches, offering industry
leading comfort.
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| A350 Premium Economy Class |
Put Boredom Behind
The A350
and A321neo provides more options and control to passengers seeking personal
entertainment during a long-haul flight. All seats are equipped with personal
TV screens with an up-to-date selection of movies, TV shows, music and more for
every generation.
Starting
October 2018, passengers will have more control to select content from their
mobile phone aboard the A350 via the myPAL Player App. Guests simply need to
download the app, pair it up the personal TV screen assigned, and have full
control on the entertainment.
The
A350 boasts of having the
first high-speed Wi-Fi in the PAL fleet – so you can surf and watch videos on
Facebook or YouTube, or even shop online starting October 2018. The new
aircraft is also equipped with experience-enhancing mood lighting with scenes
designed specifically for PAL, giving the cabin a “distinctly PAL” ambiance.
Less Noise, More R&R
You
can sleep soundly when flying via the A350 and the A321neo — their
state-of-the-art engines produce less noise both inside and outside the cabin,
compared to other previous-generation aircraft. In fact, the A350 has four
times less noise than its competitor aircraft, making it the quietest twin-aisle
aircraft to date.
The arrival of the A350 and A321neo is just a preview of what PAL has up its sleeves. Committed to providing Filipinos a better flying experience, PAL expects a total of 27 new aircraft - with 6 A350s and 21 A321neos – bringing the average age of the flag carrier’s fleet to 5 years by end-2018. The arrival of new planes is an exciting phase in the flag carrier’s journey towards a 5-Star Skytrax Rating in 2020.
About
Philippine Airlines:
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is the
national flag carrier of the Philippines, proud to be the first and
longest-serving airline in Asia under its original name since being founded in
1941. Philippine Airlines is a full-service scheduled airline whose fleet of 85
aircraft operate flights to 33 destinations in the Philippines and 41
international destinations in the United States, Australia, Canada, the United
Kingdom, the Middle East, New Zealand and all over Asia. It also serves an
additional 41 destinations through code share alliances with partner airlines.
Philippine Airlines recently received a 4-Star global airline rating from
Skytrax, the international air transport rating organization, having proven
excellence and commitment to world-class standards across Skytrax's global
metrics that measure product and service quality.
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