SYDNEY – Philippine Airlines has introduced its new roomier Boeing 777-300ER aircraft serving Sydney and Melbourne.
The 777 offers full-flat beds in business class, the first available on direct flights between Manila and Australia. Its introduction comes as Philippine Airlines prepares to launch new services to Queensland, with twice-weekly A330 flights from Manila to Brisbane from March 18.
The new aircraft and services are part of a strategic expansion in the Australian markets, backed by low fares and new partnerships with key Australian wholesalers Viva! Holidays, Infinity Holidays and Specialist Holidays designed to further develop tourism to the Philippines.
The new 777 is configured with 370 seats in two classes, with 42 seats in Mabuhay Class (business) and 328 in Fiesta Class (economy).
Mabuhay Class offers fully adjustable seating with a 20-inch seat width, a 78-inch seat pitch and a full-flat reclining position at 15 degrees. Fiesta seating is an industry–leading 18.5 inches wide, with 33-34 inch pitch.
The Panasonic in-flight entertainment system offers audio and video on demand, with up to 19 full-length movies, six short films, 50 CD selections, 12 audio program channels and eight games.
Business class passengers can plug in USB devices to listen to MP3 players or view photographs and PDF files.
A new schedule coinciding with the introduction of Brisbane services will see the 777 fly five times a week from Sydney to Manila and three times a week from Melbourne, in addition to another two Melbourne services each week aboard an Airbus A330.
