Published July 28, 2021, 12:24 PM Philippine Airlines (PAL) granted weightlifting champion Hidilyn Diaz a lifetime of flight miles for winning the country’s first Olympic Gold. Specifically, the flag carrier granted her free 80,000 free miles per year for as long as she lives. Photo credit: Philippine Airlines This is equivalent to five economy round trip domestic flights, or two round trip economy regional flights, or one round trip economy international (Transpacific) flight per year. The award was PAL’s way of honoring her exemplary achievement. “She’s not only the first Filipina Olympic gold medalist, but also our first Forever Flyer,” declared PAL President and COO Gilbert Santa Maria.