Philippine Airlines has removed the requirement for passengers to wear masks while flying, making the Manilla-based airline one of the last to do so.

In a written statement, the airline said: “This is a significant sign of the normalization of air travel and proof that the Philippines is open for business and tourism”.
“We assure that despite the removal of existing COVID-19 protocols, we will continue to observe safety procedures such as disinfection of aircraft surfaces after every flight and the use of HEPA filters and an advanced air flow system inside the aircraft cabin to help mitigate any potential health risks”.
The statement added that the carrier will continue to comply with any COVID-related regulation imposed by specific countries.