6/04/1948: Philippine Airlines’ First Transpacific Sleeper Service
Transpacific flights have been available since the mid-1930s. The first occurred years after the first transatlantic flight.
History
Today in Aviation
Today in Aviation: Philippine Airlines is Founded
- by Helwing Villamizar
- February 26, 2022
- 2 minutes read
Today in Aviation, Philippine Airlines (PR) was founded in 1941 as Philippine Air Lines. The flag carrier changed to its current name in 1970.