Philippine Airlines (PAL) has rolled out special promotional fares to Singapore and Osaka in its largest seat sale of the year, coinciding with news that budget carrier Jetstar Asia will permanently cease operations by 31 July 2025.
PAL’s discounted roundtrip base fares start at just US$60 for Singapore and US$229 for Osaka, available for booking until 15 June. The full-service carrier said the fares include in-flight meals and amenities, making international travel more affordable for Filipinos amid growing demand.
The announcement comes as Jetstar Asia, a competitor on the Singapore-Manila route, prepares to exit the market, citing unsustainable costs and heightened regional competition. The closure will end up to 18 weekly return flights between Singapore and Manila, opening opportunities for other carriers like PAL to absorb displaced passengers.
Jetstar Asia’s wind-down begins immediately, with a gradual reduction in services leading to the full shutdown. Passengers with future bookings will either be accommodated or refunded. The closure does not affect Jetstar Airways (Australia) or Jetstar Japan operations.
Jetstar Asia launched its Manila flights in 2005 and recently resumed service to Clark in 2024. With its departure, PAL’s expanded offerings and promotional fares are poised to capture increased demand on key regional routes.
