Flight Cancellations Hit Amid Southwest Monsoon
MANILA, Philippines — Flight cancellations swept across the country on Thursday, July 24, as the southwest monsoon, locally called habagat, combined with typhoon Emong and tropical storm Dante to unleash heavy rains. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) confirmed the disruptions and urged passengers to stay updated.
Passengers faced numerous cancellations on key domestic and international routes. Airlines are adjusting schedules as weather conditions worsen, affecting travel plans nationwide.
Major Philippine Airlines and Cebgo Flights Cancelled
Several Philippine Airlines flights were cancelled, including these routes: Manila to Laoag and vice versa, Manila to Puerto Princesa, and Manila to Osaka (Kansai). Meanwhile, Cebgo suspended flights between Manila and Naga, as well as Manila and Cebu.
Cebu Pacific Cancels Multiple Domestic Flights
Cebu Pacific Air also halted numerous flights. Routes from Manila to Cauayan, Legazpi, Roxas, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Bacolod, Cebu, Panglao, Dumaguete, Puerto Princesa, Tacloban, Dipolog, Butuan, Zamboanga, Caticlan, Davao, and General Santos were affected. Both outbound and inbound flights on these routes faced cancellations.
Advance Cancellations for July 25 Announced
In anticipation of continued adverse weather, some flights scheduled for Friday, July 25, have already been cancelled. Philippine Airlines’ Osaka to Manila flight and Cebu Pacific’s Davao to Manila route are among those affected.
Passenger Advisory and Next Steps
Caap advised travelers to check directly with their respective airlines for the latest flight status, options for rebooking, or refund procedures. “Passengers are advised to check directly with their airlines for real-time updates, rebooking options, or refund procedures,” local sources said. Travelers should remain flexible and monitor announcements closely to avoid inconvenience.
As the southwest monsoon continues to bring heavy rains, the aviation sector remains on alert. The combined impact of habagat, typhoon Emong, and tropical storm Dante is expected to persist, possibly causing further flight interruptions.
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