Philippine Airlines (PAL) will stop all turboprop flights to and from Manila starting March 29, 2026, as part of a government-mandated move to decongest Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).
The change follows a resolution by the Manila Slot Coordination Committee requiring turboprop aircraft to relocate operations away from NAIA. As a result, PAL will shift these services to its other hubs in Cebu, Clark, and Iloilo.
Passengers with existing bookings will be rerouted through these hubs. Flights to Busuanga (Coron) will pass through Clark, while trips to Siargao and Antique will be routed via Iloilo. Manila–Catarman flights will be replaced with Cebu–Catarman–Cebu services. PAL said affected passengers will receive updated itineraries and may choose to rebook, reroute, or request refunds.
To offset the loss of turboprop flights and meet travel demand, PAL plans to add more domestic jet flights beginning March 2026. Weekly flights will increase on key routes, including Manila–Cebu (up to 76 flights), Manila–Iloilo (42), Manila–Tacloban (28), Manila–Dumaguete (21), and Manila–Roxas (14).
PAL said the shift will allow it to carry more passengers on busy routes while complying with airport rules. For commuters, this means fewer turboprop flights at NAIA but more jet options on major domestic routes, with continued access to provincial destinations through alternative hubs.
