Philippine Airlines files for bankruptcy
Manila
04-September-2021
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US to pursue a restructuring plan to keep the company afloat amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the flag carrier said on Saturday.
Chapter 11 is a form of bankruptcy that involves reorganisation and allows a company to stay in business and restructure its obligations.
"The restructuring plan, which is subject to court approval, provides over $2 billion in permanent balance sheet reductions from existing creditors and allows the airline to consensually contract fleet capacity by 25 per cent and includes $505 million in long-term equity and debt financing from PAL's majority shareholder and $150 million of additional debt financing from new investors," the airline said.
The carrier said it has entered into a series of agreements with its lenders, lessors, aircraft and engine suppliers, and its majority shareholder.
PAL said it will continue to operate flights in the "normal course" of business according to safety regulations.
The company expects to continue to meet its current financial obligations throughout this process to employees, customers, the government, and its lessors, lenders, suppliers, and other creditors.
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The restructuring plan "empowers PAL to overcome the unprecedented impact of the global pandemic that has significantly disrupted businesses in all sectors, especially aviation, and emerge stronger for the long-term", PAL Chairman and CEO Lucio Tan said - IANS
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