Philippine Airlines and All Nippon Airways formalized their partnership to usher growth for the flag carrier. contributed photo

The Philippine Airlines (PAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) celebrated their partnership on Friday at the ANA Corporate Headquarter in Tokyo Japan to pave the way for a new era of further growth for both flag carriers.

The two companies believe the deal is a milestone agreement and a step forward in their expanding and mutually respectful business relationship.

The new partnership between PAL and ANA resulted from a shareholders’ agreement between ANA Holdings Inc. and Trustmark Holdings Corp., the majority shareholder of PAL Holdings Inc.

Both carriers commemorate this event and pledge their commitment to jointly collaborate and cooperate for the mutual benefit of both sides.

In his speech on behalf of his father, Dr. Lucio Tan, Michael said it is indeed a distinction of their respective cultures that the two airlines draw from their rich traditions of generous and caring hospitality, the same hospitality they extend to all their passengers who fly with them and it has been a privilege of Philippine Airlines to serve the Philippines-Japan air travel market for seven full decades.

Tan added that they can learn much from the admirable Japanese discipline and work ethic, combined with creative verve that surely brought ANA into the league of the world’s very best airlines. As Asia’s first Airline, they bring their valuable experience in projecting the best of the Philippines and to all the people they serve on the ground and in the sky.

ANA and PAL will share their commitment to excellence and passion that is deep and traditional, but also focused on a future of innovation and opportunities. This is why Their looking forward with great confidence to a long and mutually beneficial relationship that will bring more progress to both Japan and the Philippines,” he quipped.

PAL and ANA will start working together and mutually cooperate to build on the rich legacies of each company.