PAL lauds captain of flight after emergency landing

Philippine Airlines spokesperson Cielo VIllaluna on Friday lauded the captain of  Flight 113 who pulled off an emergency landing after the aircraft experienced engine trouble.

In a Facebook post, Villaluna posted a picture of Captain Triston Simeon, congratulating him for landing the aircraft at Los Angeles' Tom Bradley International Airport.

"We likewise recognize and appreciate the calm professionalism exhibited by our experienced flight and cabin crew, headed by Captain Triston Simeon and Purser Joanne Marie Dirige, in executing the unscheduled landing and taking care of our passengers," Villaluna said in a separate statement.

The Boeing 777 aircraft carried 342 passengers and 18 crew members. It took off from the Los Angeles airport at 11:45 a.m. bound to Manila.

According to the post, all the passengers were accounted for and have been booked on the next available flight out of Los Angeles. — Joahna Lei Casilao/RSJ, GMA News