'We waited so long': Filipinos in WA welcome the launch of Perth-Manila direct flights

Philippine Airlines announced its flights between Perth and Manila starting on 27 March 2023.

File Photo: Philippine Airlines Credit: Pexels /flyPAL

Key Points

• The flights between Perth and Manila is the result of a partnership between the McGowan Government, Phillipine Airlines and Perth Airport according to WA Minister for Culture and the Arts David Templeman.
• The Australia Philippines Business Council welcomes the announcement of Philippine Airlines’ direct flights from Perth to Manila that will benefit over 46,000 Filipinos living in Western Australia.
• Filipino shop owner Melissa Aguassa and other Filipino-Australians in Perth has been excited upon hearing the announcement.

After 20 years of living in Perth, Filipino store owner Melissa Aguasa says they waited so long for the announcement of direct flights between Perth and Manila.

"We usually opt for the Perth-Singapore-Manila route, which could take more than 8 hours, excluding layover. Sometimes, we take the Perth-Manila route via Kuala Lumpur or Hong Kong, but we had to go through multiple layovers, which could take hours."

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Here's the advisory from Philippine Airlines:

Western Australia government officials enjoin PAL in announcing the partnership:

Here's the statement from the Australia Philippines Business Council: