Fort Worth-based American Airlines announced a new codeshare partnership, creating new flights to two cities in the Philippines, Manila and Cebu.
Flyers on American can now book tickets for flights operated by Philippine Airlines to Manila and Cebu from Tokyo. Travelers can also fly to Manila from Honolulu and Guam.
“We are excited to partner with Philippine Airlines, which will provide our customers seamless connections to Manila, the capital and economic hub of the region, and Cebu, the gateway to countless tropical islands with pristine beaches,” said Anmol Bhargava, vice president of global alliances and partnerships at American, in a statement. “The Philippines is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, and we look forward to continuing to enhance our partnership with Philippine Airlines.”
Philippine Airlines operates twice-daily nonstop flights from Manila to Los Angeles, daily flights to San Francisco, and multiple weekly flights to New York, Honolulu and Guam. The air carrier is the Philippines’ flag carrier and the only full-service network airline, as well as the first commercial airline in Asia.
There are currently no flights out of DFW International Airport to the Philippines.
Eric David Anderson, chief commercial officer of Philippine Airlines, said the partnership will create more opportunities for U.S. travelers going to Asia.
“We are delighted to deliver on our long-term strategy of continuing to build our global reach,” Anderson said in a statement. “We look forward to creating more opportunities for travelers to discover the wonders of the Philippines.”
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