PAL achieves 20% savings on long-haul flights with the new Airbus A350

Filipino Airlines Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expecting significant savings on its long-haul routes – particularly the upcoming Manila-New York direct flights – with delivery later this week of its new Airbus A350 jets In an interview with the Inquirer, PAL president, Jaime Bautista, said the new jumbo jet would be at least 20% cheaper to use than the Boeing 777, mainly thanks to its engines more efficient and lightweight construction. With the A350, we will be able to fly non-stop from Manila to New York without having to make a technical stop (refueling) in Vancouver, Canada, as we do today, "he said. He says, adding Flights to the East Coast of the United States will begin in October

At an average price of $ 371.4 million for each of the A350-900s, PAL's order for six of the most recent models of Airbus will cost buyers $ 1.9 billion. PAL also has an option for an additional order of six A350s.

Other deliveries of the A350 will be made at a rate of once a month in August, September and October, while two will be delivered in 2019.

Pending the. Introduction On Manila-New York flights, new jets will be used on regional flights and possibly on the Manila-London route. Flights between Manila and the west coast of the United States, however, will remain the exclusive domain of the Boeing 777 because of its greater passenger capacity.

In addition to its 14,800 kilometers, Airbus says the new aircraft has the quietest cabin the airliners currently in service.

The PAL business class cabin with 30 seats has a 1-2-1 configuration providing direct access to the hallway. The seat height is 44 inches and the seat width is 23-24 inches. The seat – which extends on a full flat 78 inches in length – has an adjustable air cushion to adjust the firmness, lumbar massage function, additional storage for personal items and electrical ports .

2-4-2 configuration. The seat pitch is 38 inches and the seat width is 19 inches. The Premium Economy Reclining 8-inch seats are equipped with legrest and footrest, additional front pockets for personal items, a bottle holder, a reading lamp and electrical ports. .

. The seat pitch is at 33 inches, the seat width at 18 inches and a tilt of 6 inches. Features include a four-way headrest and USB power ports.

All seats of the Airbus A350 are equipped with a personal TV screen.

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