More open skies
Philippine President Fidel Ramos has issued an executive order liberalising the government's international and domestic aviation policy.
The new policy will allow a second Philippine carrier to be designated as official flag carrier along with loss-making Philippine Airlines.
PAL will also face greater competition on its domestic operations through the encouragement of a second carrier for each route.
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