More flights between PH, UAE after air agreement is expanded

The Gulf airlines scored a victory, as the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to expand their air agreement, increasing the maximum flights per week to 35 from 28.

This means competition in the Philippines-Middle East market may intensify, as both Philippine and UAE airlines can now increase their flight operations between the two jurisdictions – an initiative local carriers sought to block.

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