PAL flights to Doha, Dubai canceled

Philippine Airlines has canceled flights to Doha until June 30 and to Dubai until August 2 due to the Middle East conflict.

Philippine Airlines announced the cancellations for safety reasons amid the ongoing Middle East war.

Flights PR 684 and PR 685 to Doha are suspended until June 30. Route PR 658/659 to Dubai remains canceled through August 2. One additional Doha service, PR 685, is also canceled on July 1.

The airline stated that safety is its top priority given restricted airspace and unpredictable conditions. Affected passengers may rebook without extra fees, convert tickets to travel credits, or request refunds.

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