MANILA – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced on Friday the cancellation of 45 flights between Manila and several international destinations scheduled from March 19-23.
This is just an initial list, as PAL said more flight cancellations will be announced once the details are confirmed.
Earlier, the Civil Aeronautics Board issued a directive to limit the number of inbound international passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to 1,500 daily from March 18 to April 18.
PAL's canceled flights in compliance with the arrival capacity restrictions are:
March 19
PR 117 Vancouver-Manila
PR 507/508 Manila-Singapore-Manila
PR 100/101 Manila-Honolulu-Manila
PR 102/103 Manila-Los Angeles-Manila
PR 126 Manila-New York
PR 300/301 Manila-Hong Kong-Manila
PR 427/428 Manila-Tokyo (Narita)-Manila
PR 425/426 Manila-Fukuoka-Manila
PR 411/412 Manila-Osaka (Kansai)-Manila
March 20
PR 127 New York-Manila
PR 5682/5683 Manila-Dammam-Manila
PR 104/105 Manila-San Francisco-Manila
March 21
PR 102/103 Manila- Los Angeles - Manila
PR 427/428 Manila-Tokyo (Narita)-Manila
PR 535 Manila-Jakarta
PR 110 Manila-Guam
March 22
PR 536 Jakarta-Manila
PR 111 Guam-Manila
PR 421/422 Manila-Tokyo (Haneda)-Manila
PR 437/438 Manila-Nagoya-Manila
PR 5682/5683 Manila – Dammam - Manila
March 23
PR 507/508 Manila-Singapore-Manila
PR 412/411 Manila-Osaka Kansai-Manila
PR 890/891 Manila- Taipei- Manila
PR 300/301 Manila- Hong Kong- Manila
PR 428/427 Manila-Tokyo (Narita)- Manila
In an advisory posted on its Facebook page, PAL said the affected passengers may avail of unlimited rebooking until Dec. 31, with no rebooking fee. They could also convert their tickets to a travel voucher (must be requested on or before June 30).
Travelers may also opt for a refund.
The limit on the number of inbound international passengers at NAIA also prompted Cebu Pacific to cancel its Japan flights from March 18 to April 18. (PNA)
