MANILA – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is reducing both international and domestic routes from regional hubs as it moves to manage the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on its operations.

In an advisory issued Thursday, March 26, the airline said it will implement temporary schedule adjustments for flights from Cebu and Clark, including the suspension of five routes “until further notice.”

“We understand that this may affect travel plans and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. PAL is working to minimize disruption and will continue to review these routes as conditions improve,” the airline said.

Beginning April 16, PAL will halt its Cebu–Guam flights. This will be followed by the suspension of Cebu–Ho Chi Minh City services starting April 19, except for select flights scheduled in May.

For domestic routes, the airline will stop operating Clark–Siargao flights starting May 4. The Cebu–Ozamiz route will be suspended beginning May 5, while Cebu–Calbayog flights will cease the following day.

Passengers affected by the adjustments may opt for free rebooking, convert their tickets into travel credits, or request full refunds, PAL said.

The airline added it is coordinating with logistics partners to identify alternative cargo routing options following the suspension of these services.

PAL said the decision to adjust its network was based on multiple operational considerations, including safety, regulatory conditions, and the sustainability of its flight network, amid challenges brought by the Middle East situation.

“Flight adjustments are made after careful review of multiple factors affecting operations, including safety, regulatory conditions, and overall network sustainability. These decisions are not based on a single factor alone,” it said in a statement posted on its Facebook page.

The airline had earlier suspended flights to parts of the Middle East to ensure the safety of passengers and crew due to uncertainties in airspace and airport operations.

Despite the adjustments, PAL said it has secured enough jet fuel supply to sustain its current operations, including long-haul flights.

PAL President Richard Nuttall said in an interview with CNBC that fuel reserves are sufficient until the end of June.

“Beyond that, we don’t have visibility,” he said. “And if the Gulf situation continues, I guess supply chains will have to find a new normal, and we yet to see what that is.”