He said Cathay Pacific was still studying PAL's financial records. Ailing Philippine Airlines and prospective investor Cathay Pacific Airways have clashed over the laying off of PAL workers, prompting PAL to revive talks with another foreign airline, an official said Tuesday. PAL resumed domestic flights Oct. 7 and started restoring international flights last month after settling its labor problems. PAL officials say Singapore Airlines is also interested in a possible investment. ``As much as PAL is the flag carrier, we should see to it that PAL will always fly. But Philippine officials said Cathay and PAL had run into difficulties in two areas: who would manage PAL and how many workers would lose their jobs.