⚠ Partial Coverage
San Francisco
→ Manila
Philippine Airlines · 11,229 km · Max €0 compensation
Departure
SFO
San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco, United States
✈
Arrival
MNL
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Manila, Philippines
Under 3 hours
—
No entitlement
3+ hour delay
—
Standard threshold
4+ hour delay
—
Long-haul extended
⚠ Check your departure airport
Philippine Airlines is based in Philippines. EC 261/2004 applies to this route only if departing from an EU member state airport. Check whether SFO is located within the EU.
How to Claim Your Compensation
01Gather your boarding pass and booking confirmation as proof of travel.
02Submit a written claim to Philippine Airlines's customer service referencing EC 261/2004.
03If they reject or ignore your claim within 14 days, escalate to your National Enforcement Body.
04For claims under €2,000 you can use the EU Small Claims Procedure without a lawyer.
Philippine Airlines SFO–MNL: Full Compensation Guide
The Philippine Airlines route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) covers approximately 11,229 kilometres. Under EC 261/2004, passengers on this route are entitled to check eligibility based on departure airport for delays of 3 or more hours upon arrival.
To be eligible, your flight must have been operated by Philippine Airlines, the delay must have been within the airline's control (not caused by extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather), and you must have checked in on time. Claims can be submitted up to 6 years after the flight date in most EU jurisdictions.