Planning your next Dubai trip from Manila? Don’t worry, Philippine Airlines is resuming its nonstop flights to Dubai starting just next week on October 2. Ending the months long suspension to emirate, the flag carrier took to their social media channels to announce the return to the city of gold aka Dubai. And much like their soap opera level safety video – we also expect the return

While the airline fully intends to return to its usual scheduled programming of daily flights to the city. For the time being PAL is rolling out four flights a week to start off with. So, if you planning a trip to and from Dubai then here’s what you can expect:

• Flight PR 658 will depart from Manila at 12.50pm and arrive in Dubai at 6pm. This flight will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
• Flight PR 659 will depart from Dubai at 7.45pm and arrive in Manila at 9.10am the next day. This flight will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

After months long suspension that began on February 28, the return of the Philippine Airlines will be marked as one of much significance. With frequent flyers travelling between the UAE and the Philippines, which include overseas Filipino workers, families, business travellers, tourists and cargo customers.

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As more airlines slowly restart their routes to the region, travellers are in for more options, more connections and more reasons to start planning their next trip. Just recently, British Airways, Wizz Air, Air Astana, Singapore Airlines and more have announced their gradual  return to the region. Which can only mean one thing – Dubai’s best season yet will also be one packed with all things touristy.

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