MANILA, Philippines — Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been named as one of the top 10 safest airlines in terms of health and safety measures in place as travelers around the world grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. PAL posted a Safe Travel Score of 4.2 out of five, landing it in the top 10 of worldwide airlines for COVID-19 traveler safety measures. PAL’s Safe Travel Score was tied with China Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, AirAsia Malaysia and UAE’s Emirates. It includes COVID-19 related hygiene and safety measures announced by airlines for travelers and crew. The Safe Travel Score is released by Safe Travel Barometer, an independent subsidiary of travel industry advisory and consulting firm VIDEC.

Source: Philippine Star August 28, 2020 15:56 UTC