Biology of Business

Philippine Airlines (Bankruptcy)

Aviation · Founded 1941 · Defunct 2021

By Alex Denne

Philippine Airlines' 2021 Chapter 11 demonstrates how Asian flag carriers faced COVID-accelerated decline. Asia's oldest airline operating since 1941 couldn't survive when international travel collapsed. Like a migratory species whose entire route was blocked, PAL faced existential challenge from closed borders.

Key Leaders at Philippine Airlines (Bankruptcy)

Lucio Tan

Chairman

Key Facts

1941
Founded