Royal Air Philippines was the first airline to formally cease operations in 2026 amid Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation, according to TheStreet.com.
The airline, which is commonly referred to as Royal Air, confirmed that it was canceling all commercial flights on January 4, which left an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 travelers with scheduled flights through March 2026 having to seek alternate options. Royal Air said it was looking to “welcoming you aboard soon,” however, is reported to be facing financial struggles that make a potential total shutdown increasingly likely.
Royal Air was founded in 2002 and received licensing to run commercial flights in 2017, having eventually expanded to international destinations such as Cambodia, China,…