Xiamen Airlines regrets Naia mishap

Xiamen Airlines has expressed “regret” for the inconvenience caused by one of its aircraft that veered off the runway of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) last August 16.

“Once again, Xiamen Airlines would like to express our regret for the inconvenience suffered by those affected this unfortunate incident,” Lin Huagun, general manager of the airline, said in a statement read before the Senate committee on public services.

The committee being chaired by Senator Grace Poe has initiated an investigation into the incident.

Huagun noted that after the incident, the airline immediately coordinated with authorities in Manila and provided assistance to affected passengers.

“No passengers were injured, no cargoes were damaged or lost,” he pointed out.

Xiamen Airlines, he said, also provided “full support and assistance” to passengers who were stranded at the airport.

He said the airline has set up eight counters at the four terminals of Naia and provided free meals and waters to stranded passengers.

As of August 25, Huagun said, more than 71,000 meals and water have been given to passengers. /jpv

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