Aquino Steps into PAL ro

By Christian V. Esguerra and Paolo G. Montecillo, Philippine Daily Inquirer

President Benigno Aquino III has stepped into the dispute between Philippine Airlines (PAL) and 25 pilots who have moved to higher-paying jobs abroad, causing PAL flights to be delayed or canceled and passengers stranded.

• Aquino steps into airline row
• 8 more PAL flights cancelled due to pilots’ exodus
• PAL to pilots: Return to work in 7 days
• Raps to be filed vs pilots for contract violation—PAL
• Stranded PAL passenger sympathizes with pilots