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New Partnership offers more destinations
Travelling from Australia to Europe is no longer just about choosing an airline — it’s about choosing the right routing to maximise your experience and explore new destinations.
A major expansion between Philippine Airlines and Qatar Airways creates an exciting new option for travellers wanting a more flexible and manageable journey to Europe via Asia and the Middle East.
From 1 June 2026, the partnership significantly expands connectivity between Australia, the Philippines, Doha, and more than 20 European cities including Paris, Rome, Lisbon, Madrid, Athens, Copenhagen, Oslo, Berlin, Edinburgh, Birmingham, London and Manchester. Places you actually want to visit rather than just a major hub because it’s convenient for the airline.
Why This Partnership Matters
Most travellers instinctively search Europe flights from Australia via Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok or Tokyo.
This Philippine Airlines/Qatar Airways partnership introduces another strong alternative which breaks up the journey. Here’s the typical journey flow:
- Australia → Philippines (approximately 8 hours flight duration)
- Philippines → Doha (approximately 9 hours flight duration)
- Doha → Europe (approximately 7 hours flight duration)
For many travellers, the appeal is simple:
- Breaking the journey into shorter flight segments (lesser risk of DVT)
- More flexibility with stopovers – combine the Philippines with Europe
- Easier integration of Asian side trips before Europe – Manila/Clark provide easy gateways to the rest of Asia
Rather than one ultra-long sector, the trip can feel more balanced and easier to manage — particularly for premium travellers flying Business Class.
More Than Just Manila: The Clark Advantage
One of the most interesting aspects of this partnership is expanded access through Clark International Airport.
Clark International Airport offers fast and convenient access to North Luzon and creates opportunities for travellers wanting to:
- Visit family across the Philippines
- Combine Europe with a Philippine holiday
- Add quick and easy side trips from Clark
- Fly direct from a smaller airport to your European destination via Doha
For Australian travellers, this also opens up creative multi-city itineraries.
Instead of flying directly to Europe and back, you can now more easily add:
- Tokyo
- Hong Kong
- Taiwan
- Cebu
- Boracay
- Palawan
…all from Clark International Airport which is newer, smaller and easier to navigate including clearing customs and baggage claim.
🔄 Seamless Connectivity Across Both Networks
The expanded codeshare allows Philippine Airlines to place its PR flight code onto Qatar Airways-operated services from:
- Manila
- Cebu
- Clark
- Davao
Connecting onward via Hamad International Airport into Qatar Airways’ extensive European network.
At the same time, Qatar Airways places its QR code onto selected Philippine Airlines domestic services, improving connectivity within the Philippines itself.
For travellers, that means:
- Single-ticket itineraries
- Coordinated baggage handling
- Simplified connections between airlines
- More routing flexibility
Loyalty Benefits Now Extend Across Both Airlines
A major part of the partnership is the new alignment between:
- Qatar Airways Privilege Club
- Philippine Airlines Mabuhay Miles
Travellers can now earn and redeem points across both airline networks.
This expands access to:
- Avios earning on Philippine Airlines flights
- Reward redemptions across Southeast Asia and Europe
- Greater flexibility for multi-airline itineraries
Why Book Through Flight Sale Elite
Anyone can search flights.
What matters is understanding how different airline partnerships can create better itinerary options.
At Flight Sale Elite, we book your complete itinerary beyond the standard Europe routes to build journeys that better suit how you actually prefer to travel.
That can mean:
- Breaking long-haul travel into more comfortable segments
- Building stopovers into Asia
- Combining Multi-City Europe itineraries with add-ons (flights, cruises, rail and tours)
- Choosing specific aircraft if options are available, selecting seats and more
This new Philippine Airlines and Qatar Airways partnership is exactly the kind of opportunity that creates more flexibility for experienced travellers willing to look beyond traditional routings.
Ideal For Travellers Who Want More From One Trip
This routing can work particularly well for travellers who:
- Prefer shorter flight sectors over ultra-long haul flying
- Want to visit the Philippines before or after Europe including:
Cebu – Incredible snorkelling with whale sharks
Boracay – Beautiful post-card perfect beaches
Bohol – Snap a selfie with a Tarsier and explore the Chocolate Hills - Plan to add destinations like Tokyo, Hong Kong, or Taiwan from either Manila or Clark
- Prefer to flight directly into Europe destination cities rather than major hubs
- Want more flexibility in how their Europe itinerary is structured
- Value premium travel experiences across multiple airlines
Planning Europe?
If you’re considering Europe and want to explore alternatives beyond the usual transit hubs, this partnership opens up some genuinely interesting possibilities.
Contact us today to book your next trip to Europe
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