Bohol–Panglao International Airport welcomes Philippine Airlines’ first A330 with its Bohol-Manila flight

Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) has welcomed Philippine Airlines (PAL) first Airbus A330 landing today, 27 October 2026, at 6:25 a.m. Operating flights PR1771/PR1772 flying to and from Manila, the wide-body aircraft brought 150 arriving passengers and was welcomed with a water cannon salute, a traditional aviation honor for milestone flights.

Tourism leaders in Bohol collaborate to navigate global aviation challenges

Recognizing the growing impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on global aviation and tourism, Aboitiz Infracapital Bohol Airport Corporation (ABAC), the operator of Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) under Aboitiz InfraCapital Airports, convened the Strategic Tourism Dialogue on June 15, 2026, bringing together leaders from the hospitality, travel, tourism, and aviation sectors to develop a unified response to emerging industry challenges.