PAL says jet fuel supply sufficient

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Wednesday sought to allay fears that global fuel supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict would hamper its operations, saying it has secured enough jet fuel “for the foreseeable future.”

“Philippine Airlines is closely monitoring global and regional developments affecting jet fuel supply and pricing,” the flag carrier said. However, it assured the public that current reserves are sufficient to support scheduled operations, including long-haul flights.

This was after President Marcos warned that grounding flights in the Philippines is a “distinct possibility” if fuel shortages worsen, adding in a Bloomberg News interview that long-haul travel could become “a much more serious problem.”

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For its part, PAL has not announced broad changes to its international network despite the evolving situation, although it has extended suspensions of select Dubai and Doha services through April 30.

Looking ahead, PAL said it was coordinating with key stakeholders to manage potential risks.

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“As part of prudent planning, PAL continues to work closely with fuel suppliers, industry partners, and government stakeholders to ensure stable and efficient operations over the longer term,” it added. /dda