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Administration Reported at Royal Air Philippines as All Passenger Flights Are Canceled

A steep drop in 2025 passenger demand set the stage for the halt, with the airline saying it is working on refunds.

Overview

  • Media reports say the Manila-based carrier has entered administration, with bookings scrapped across its scheduled network.
  • The airline suspended commercial passenger operations effective 4 January 2026 and has since canceled all ticketed travel.
  • Between 3,000 and 4,000 customers with trips booked from January through March were affected and are seeking refunds or alternatives.
  • Royal Air’s website states it is processing refunds and hopes to resume flights at an unspecified future date.
  • The pullback followed a sharp 2025 traffic slump—international passengers fell to about 51,800 and domestic volumes dropped roughly 63%—while cargo flights appeared to continue into early February.