MANILA – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) ranked second most preferred airline in Southeast Asia based on the 2025 Flyers’ Choice Awards by AirlineRatings.com., an airline safety and product rating website.

The Flyers’ Choice Awards showcases real passenger preferences, based on thousands of verified votes. Travelers were invited to vote starting April 3, 2025.

The ratings site is managed by aviation editors and industry professionals and combines expert analysis with passenger feedback and passenger votes.

Airlines were classified by region and across unique categories such as Best Cabin Crew, Best Uniform, and Greatest Peace of Mind.

"We thank the voting travelers for this special honor, reflecting the trust and satisfaction that all of us in Philippine Airlines strive to earn from our passengers by delivering friendly service, an unwavering focus on safety and reliability, and the genuine care that comes from the heart," PAL president Richard Nuttall said in a statement on Tuesday.

Early this year, the Tan-led airline was also named the Best Travel Brand, ranking first in the Philippines and second in Southeast Asia, according to Campaign Asia-Pacific's Southeast Asia’s Top 50 Brands.

PAL was also among the Top 10 Best Asia Pacific Airlines and the most punctual in the region last April, posting 86.07 percent rate, based on a Cirium report. (PNA)