Royal Air Philippines to temporarily suspend commercial flights starting Jan. 4

Royal Air Philippines is temporarily suspending flights beginning Jan. 4, the budget airline announced on its website.

While it did not provide a specific reason for the hiatus, it stated it is prioritizing refunds and ensuring customer rights. 

Those who have upcoming flights may email customercare@flyroyalair.com.

"Thank you for your patience and understanding. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you aboard soon," it wrote.

Royal Air was founded in 2002 as an air charter service. In 2018, the airline launched commercial operations between Manila/Clark and Caticlan, eventually expanding to include international service between Caticlan and Taipei. Past routes have included Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Vietnam.