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Philippine Airlines adds Melbourne frequency as Korean Air revives Seoul link; 50-year franchise advances

Philippine Airlines will increase Melbourne service to daily with its A330-300 fleet from Nov. 19, while Korean Air plans to resume nonstop Melbourne-Seoul flights in December after a 13-year absence. Separately, Philippine Airlines’ proposed 50-year legislative franchise has cleared a second reading in the Philippine House.

Discovered 2026-08-30T21:20:24.328474-07:00 | 2026-08-30T21:20:24.328474-07:00

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Melbourne is gaining additional nonstop capacity from two major Asian carriers, with Philippine Airlines moving to daily service for the year-end peak and Korean Air returning after 13 years.
Philippine Airlines’ proposed 50-year operating concession has advanced through the Philippine House, providing a path toward a renewed long-term legal foundation for the flag carrier.

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