Cebu Pacific to require use of face shields

Gokongwei-led budget carrier Cebu Pacific will be requiring its passengers to wear face shields, on top of face masks, beginning August 15, 2020.

In a statement, Cebu Pacific said the mandatory use of face shields was in line with the government’s directives.

“This is on top of the mandatory use of face masks upon entering the airport terminal until arrival at the destination,” it said.

Meanwhile, all Cebu Pacific and Cebgo flights to and from Manila are cancelled until August 18, 2020.

“This is due to imposition of Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) over Metro Manila and adjacent provinces, and continued community quarantine over the rest of the country,” it said.

The carrier said Cebu-Clark-Cebu and Cebu-Davao-Cebu flights will continue to operate.

Cebu Pacific also intends to continue operating the following international flights:

“Flights between Manila and Taipei, along with all other Cebu Pacific international flights, are also cancelled until further notice,” it said.

Cebu Pacific said it continues to implement enhanced bio-security preventive measures to keep our passengers and personnel safe.

“These safety measures include daily extensive cleaning and disinfection protocols for all aircraft and facilities, rapid antibody testing for all frontliners and crew and contactless flight procedures. These are based on global best practices, and adhere to the highest safety standards,” the airline said. —LDF, GMA News