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Sydney, Australia, May 28, 2026 – Qantas Frequent Flyers now have more ways to reach Southeast Asia and beyond in a new partnership with Philippine Airlines (PAL) launching today. Members can now book Classic Reward seats across the entire PAL network, offering greater access to North America, the Middle East and 15 new island destinations via Manila.
New data from the Philippine Department of Tourism shows a significant increase in Australians travelling to the Philippines, with Australian visitor arrivals up 19 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year.
Frequent Flyers can use their points to reach 15 island destinations, including the world-renowned beaches of Boracay, the diving capital of Cebu, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palawan province.
Philippine Airlines operates 22 weekly flights between Australia and Manila, including daily services from Sydney on Airbus A330 aircraft and from Brisbane on Airbus A321neoLR aircraft. Members can book Classic Reward seats in Business, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins across these routes.