PAL news and rumours
News- saw on Channel 4 that the PAL VP of operations have confirmed they are pushing through with the purchase of 4 x B777s and 2 on lease totalling 6 aircrafts. These are to be used for Asian destinations instead of the U.S. Also present was Boeing's VP for marketing during the interview confirming the purchase.
Rumour - Korean trainees have been flying with PAL paying to get time on right seat. A guy looking for accommodation in Concorde Village near domestic enquired on a duplex and the caretaker mentioned that the Koreans living next door flies for PAL and training. Is there any truth to this ??? Is PAL really that cash strapped ?... i guess with the news that they will be laying off workers I'm not surprised.
Is this how PAL will be from now on?... a training ground for expats?
One Filipino applicant did not even push through as they were asking for training money from him.