MANILA – Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) has canceled six Tacloban flights scheduled for Thursday, despite the resumption of Tacloban airport's runway operations on Wednesday afternoon.
In an advisory posted Wednesday evening, CEB said the following flights are canceled on April 4:
• DG 6569/6570: Cebu – Tacloban – Cebu
• 5J 649/650: Manila – Tacloban – Manila
• 5J 2901/2902: Manila – Tacloban – Manila
"Due to the runway closure at Tacloban Airport for an emergency repair, Cebu Pacific (CEB) has canceled its flights to Tacloban from Manila and Cebu scheduled from April 3 to 4, 2024. This situation is beyond our control, and we are working closely with the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines to assess the safety and operability of the runway," the airline said.
Eight CEB flights between Manila and Tacloban were canceled on Wednesday.
Affected passengers, and those who would like to postpone their Tacloban flight from April 4 to 5, may avail of free rebooking without fare difference for up to 30 days from the original flight schedule.
They could also refund their ticket or store the amount in a virtual CEB wallet, it said. (PNA)
