PAL, CEBUPAC CANCEL FLIGHTS

NAIA to cease flight operations from Nov 1 to Nov 2 due to Rolly

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) announced on Saturday that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) would be closed to all types of flight operations from 10 a.m. on November 1 to 10 a.m. on November 2.

The halt in flight operations was due to the threat from Typhoon Rolly, which was expected to hit Metro Manila noon of November 1-Sunday, with its effect expected to be felt until the early morning of November 2-Monday.

Air travelers were thus warned that during the 24-hour closure, the NAIA Terminals would be closed, and passengers should not go to the NAIA during the closure.

Passengers were also advised to immediately coordinate with their airlines for instructions on their new flight schedules.

Once the NAIA reopens at 10 a.m. on November 2, priority will be given to scheduled flights on the same day. Flights affected by the 24-hour closure will be slotted in a way that would cause a minimal delay in the passengers' travel plans.

Canceled flights

Meanwhile, flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and budget carrier Cebu Pacific canceled several international and domestic flights due to Typhoon Rolly.

Philippine Airlines

PAL International flights canceled on Saturday, October 31:

• PR105 San Francisco - Manila

International flights canceled on Sunday, November 1:

• PR102 Manila - Los Angeles
• PR103 Los Angeles - Manila
• PR110 Manila - Guam
• PR300 Manila - Hong Kong
• PR301 Hong Kong - Manila
• PR411 Osaka Kansai - Manila
• PR421 Tokyo Haneda - Manila
• PR425 Fukuoka - Manila
• PR427 Tokyo Narita - Manila
• PR502 Singapore - Manila
• PR5655 Riyadh - Manila
• Domestic flights canceled for Sunday, November 1: 
• PR1859 Manila - Cebu
• PR1860 Cebu - Manila
• PR2041 Manila - Caticlan (Boracay)
• PR2042 Caticlan (Boracay) - Manila
• PR2132 Bacolod - Manila
• PR2522 Cagayan de Oro - Manila
• PR2784 Pagadian - Manila
• PR2935 Butuan - Manila
• PR2985 Manila- Tacloban
• PR2986 Tacloban - Manila
• PR2970 Kalibo- Manila
• PR2997 Manila - Zamboanga
• PR2998 Zamboanga - Manila

International flights canceled for Monday, November 2:

• PR111 Guam - Manila
• PR422 Manila - Tokyo Haneda
• PR421 Tokyo Haneda - Manila
• PR438 Manila - Nagoya
• PR437 Nagoya - Manila
• PR507 Manila - Singapore

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• PR508 Singapore - Manila
• PR525 Manila - Kuala Lumpur
• PR526 Kuala Lumpur - Manila
• Domestic flights canceled for Monday, November 2: 
• PR453 Manila - General Santos
• PR454 General Santos - Manila
• PR1813 Manila - Davao
• PR1814 Davao - Manila
• PR1845 Manila - Cebu
• PR1846 Cebu - Manila
• PR2141 Manila - Iloilo
• PR2521 Manila - Cagayan de Oro
• PR2557 Manila - Dipolog
• PR2558 Dipolog - Manila
• PR2934 Manila - Butuan
• PR2985 Manila - Cagayan de Oro

PAL advised the public to expect further changes due to the developing situation.

"Even after the typhoon recedes and weather improves, it will take some time to restore normal schedules, as we would need to reposition aircraft and undertake other operational adjustments," PAL said.

Passengers with canceled flights can rebook in the flight of their choice within 30 days from the original travel date. PAL said rebooking service fees will be waived.

They may also refund the ticket cost within 30 days from the original travel date or convert the ticket to a travel voucher for use within one year from the original flight date.

Cebu Pacific

The following Sunday-November 1 Cebu Pacific domestic flights were canceled:

• DG6242 Boracay – Manila
• 5J787 Manila – Butuan
• 5J788 Butuan – Manila
• 5J391 Manila – Cagayan de Oro
• 5J392 Cagayan de Oro – Manila
• DG6024 Manila – Cauayan
• DG6025 Cauayan – Manila
• 5J562 Cebu – Manila
• 5J704 Dipolog – Manila
• 5J772 Pagadian – Manila
• 5J653 Manila – Tacloban
• 5J654 Tacloban – Manila

The following international flights have been canceled on Sunday, November 1:

• 5J 272 Manila - Hongkong

Meanwhile, Cebu Pacific said the following flights will be mounted on Monday, November 2:

• DG 6226 Boracay-Manila
• DG 6228 Boracay-Manila
• 5J562D Cebu-Manila
• 5J704D Dipolog-Manila
• 5J772D Pagadian-Manila

Affected passengers may rebook their flights within 90 days with both rebooking and change fees and fare differences waived, refund their tickets in full, or store the value of the ticket in a travel fund that is valid for two years. — DVM, GMA News