Travel ban woes: Can you still rebook or get a refund for cancelled flights to Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China?
As the threat of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus continues, the government had decided to impose a temporary travel ban on mainland China and its special administrative regions (SARs) Hong Kong and Macau.
READ: What you need to know about the 2019-nCoV Coronavirus and how to prevent it
This has led airlines in the Philippines to cancel flights between the Philippines and China, including its territories.
So, if you're one of those whose travel plans have been affected, don't fret because there's a silver lining for you.
The country's three major airlines announced that they will offer refund or rebooking options for passengers who have already booked a flight before the 2019 nCoV scare began.
Can you get Novel Coronavirus from receiving a package from China?
1. Cebu Pacific
Image source: cebupacificairphilippines (FB)
2. AirAsia
Image source: airasiaph (FB)
Image source: airasiaph (FB)
Image source: News room (Air Asia)
3. Philippine Airlines
Image source: PhilippineAirlines (FB)
For more details on the terms and conditions, and the procedure on how to get a refund or rebook a flight, log on to the official website of these airlines.
Also, don't get too frustrated about your cancelled flight. Remember that it's better to be safe than sorry. Plus, once the 2019 nCoV scare gets resolved, you'll be able to travel freely and worry-free to your desired destination.