Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships
Philippine Airlines boosts domestic flights, launches new Cebu-Calbayog route
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expanding its domestic network ahead of the peak travel season in October 2025, adding flights across key routes to meet rising demand.
Manila services to Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Legazpi, Dumaguete, and Tacloban will see increased frequencies, while daily Manila-Siargao flights will operate alongside 21 weekly Cebu-Siargao services and daily Clark-Siargao flights.
Boracay will be served via 42 weekly Manila-Boracay flights and 14 weekly Cebu-Boracay flights, while Coron flights will operate from Manila (seven weekly), Clark (14 weekly) and Cebu (21 weekly). Manila-Antique flights will run three times weekly, and Manila-Catarman four times weekly.
From December 8, 2025 to March 28, 2026, five Manila-Iloilo weekly frequencies will be upgraded to Airbus A330 aircraft. Overall, PAL will operate 1,154 flights per week from Manila to destinations in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, adding over 14,000 seats.
From October 26, 2025, PAL will launch a Cebu-Calbayog route with four weekly flights every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Flights to Cebu’s island gateways are also expanding, with Cebu-Siargao and Cebu-Busuanga services now running thrice daily.
Other Cebu route frequencies are also increasing: Cebu-Bacolod from 14 to 18 weekly, Cebu-Butuan from seven to 11, Cebu-Cotabato from two to three, Cebu-Ozamiz from three to four, and Cebu-Tacloban from 11 to 14 weekly.
PAL also operates international flights from Cebu to Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, Tokyo, and Osaka.
Cathay Pacific returns to Seattle
Cathay Pacific will resume non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Seattle from March 30, 2026, operating five return flights per week.
Seattle becomes the airline’s ninth North American passenger destination, enhancing connectivity from its Hong Kong hub.
This launch follows the introduction of direct flights to Dallas-Fort Worth in April, which will increase to daily services from October 26, 2025 due to strong demand.
The Hong Kong-Seattle route will use Airbus A350-900 aircraft, offering fully flat beds in Business Class, Premium Economy seats, and Economy cabins. Services will run from March 30 to May 31, 2026, and from September 16 to October 24, 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines launch codeshare services
Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines will begin codeshare flights from October 26, 2025, offering more options between Singapore and Vietnam.
SIA will codeshare on Vietnam Airlines-operated flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, while Vietnam Airlines will codeshare on SIA-operated flights to Danang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Tickets will be available from October 10, 2025, with plans to expand the arrangement to more destinations, subject to regulatory approval.
Lion Group expands Malaysia flights, moves to Changi T4
Lion Group will strengthen its Singapore operations with Batik Air Malaysia launching new services to Ipoh, Penang and Subang from December 2025, alongside its existing Kuala Lumpur flights.
The group, which currently operates 88 weekly services linking Singapore with cities in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, will relocate from Terminal 3 to Terminal 4 in November 2025 to support further growth. The move will give Lion Group access to enhanced capacity and automated facilities, with shuttle connections between terminals set to increase in frequency.
