Special Privileges for AFP & PNP from Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines recently donated 2 million pesos to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the soldiers who are fighting or have fought in Marawi City‘s fight against terrorism.
Add to that the Tan Yan Kee Foundation – the corporate social responsibility arm of the LT Group as well as the Philippine AirLines‘ PAL Foundation in carrying out donation drives and humanitarian cargo grants, respectively, for those affected by the Marawi situation.
Special Privileges for AFP & PNP
For the latest news, PAL Chairman Lucio C. Tan is granting special privileges for the men and women of the AFP and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in recognition of their sacrifices for the country.
Dr. Tan is granting 40 kilos free baggage allowance to AFP and PNP personnel in active service traveling on all PAL domestic routes on official or personal capacity.
Military personnel are required to present their valid identification card upon check in at the airport. Baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance of 40 kilos shall be assessed the applicable excess baggage rates. This grant, which is applicable across all fare brands, shall be valid only for travel until December 31, 2017.
“My heart goes out to our country’s heroes and heroines who have sacrificed their lives in the battlefield and to all those who continue fighting to save Marawi and other critical areas. You deserve the country’s highest honor,”stressed Chairman Tan.
20% Discount on Domestic Fare
In addition, a 20% discount on ALL regular domestic fare brands (except budget economy fare brands) is also being provided to all active members of the AFP and the PNP for any type of travel – official or personal – just present a valid ID card upon ticketing.
This coming July 25, 2017, President Rodrigo Duterte will be honoring fallen soldiers of Marawi in Malacanang Palace with the family members of deceased soldiers as special guests.
PAL is extending two free domestic tickets to Manila for each family attending the said event called “Salamat Magigiting na Mandirigma, Go Negosyo Kapatid from Marawi Financial Assistance to the Families of Fallen Heroes”.
