Philippine Airlines EU261 Compensation — up to €600
Philippine Airlines (IATA: PR) operates long-haul flights between Europe and Manila (MNL). As a non-EU carrier, EU261 applies only when your flight departed from a UK or EU airport — the outbound leg to Manila. Inbound flights arriving in Europe are not covered.
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Compensation — Philippine Airlines European routes
| Route (departing EU/UK) | Distance | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| London (LHR) → Manila (MNL) | ~10,750 km | €600 |
| Frankfurt (FRA) → Manila (MNL) | ~10,500 km | €600 |
All PAL European routes are >3,500 km → €600 for 4h+ arrival delay. Cancellations and denied boarding also qualify.
What counts as an extraordinary circumstance?
Philippine Airlines cannot escape EU261 liability simply by citing "operational reasons". Genuine extraordinary circumstances are limited to events outside the airline's control: severe weather, air traffic control strikes, security threats, or hidden manufacturing defects (rare). Technical faults are generally NOT extraordinary circumstances — even if unforeseen, maintenance responsibility lies with the airline.
Connecting through Middle East hubs (Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi) is common on PAL codeshare itineraries. If your EU/UK departure was delayed and caused a missed connection, claim based on your final destination delay, not the first leg alone.
Claim deadlines by country
Philippine Airlines operates from London (LHR) and Frankfurt (FRA) in Europe. UK passengers have the longest window — 6 years from the date of the delayed or cancelled flight.
Find old Philippine Airlines booking emails
SubRadar scans your Gmail or Outlook for Philippine Airlines booking confirmations and flags EU/UK departure delays that may qualify for EU261 compensation — including old flights from 2019–2024.
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