Typhoon ‘Tino’ (international name: Kalmaegi) has caused the suspension of more than 300 flights scheduled for Tuesday.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is closely monitoring the storm’s path and its impact on safety protocols at affected airports.
Travelers are encouraged to check with their respective airlines for updates and possible rebooking alternatives.
As of 10 a.m., Philippine Airlines (PAL) has canceled 125 flights, impacting thousands of passengers traveling to and from Manila, Cebu, Bacolod, Davao, Tacloban, Iloilo, Clark, Busuanga, Cagayan de Oro, Tagbilaran, Antique, Dumaguete, Caticlan, Siargao, General Santos, Ozamiz, and Butuan.
Additionally, PAL has suspended four international flights in Cebu that connect to Narita and Seoul.
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) and its sister airline CebGo have also canceled 125 more commercial flights.
The cancellations affect domestic routes in Manila, Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, San Jose, Caticlan, Coron, Cagayan de Oro, Siargao, Tacloban, Camiguin, Ozamiz, Dipolog, Pagadian, Boracay, Clark, General Santos, and Masbate.
Travelers in Cebu heading to and from Narita and Osaka have also been affected by the suspension of CEB flights.
The CAAP also reported that AirAsia Philippines has canceled 65 flights, while AirSwift, T’way Air, and Sunlight Air have suspended 11 flights.
CEB has also announced the cancellation of 20 domestic flights scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, which will affect travelers in El Nido, Cebu, Bohol, Coron, Caticlan, and Manila.
CAAP and airline officials have advised passengers not to go to the airport if their flights have been canceled. Instead, they may opt to rebook their tickets, convert them to travel credits, or request a refund.
“We are maintaining close coordination with airport authorities and ground handling partners to ensure the safety of passengers and staff,” the CEB management said.
First Officer Steve Dailisan, who leads Communications and Corporate Affairs at AirAsia, said the airline has directly notified all affected passengers via email and SMS regarding the situation.
“In response to the weather situation and in accordance with the Air Passenger Bill of Rights, AirAsia has made available service recovery options for all affected passengers,” he said.
