AirAsia cancels Manila – Cebu flights due to MCIA closure; recovery flights scheduled
The Mactan Cebu International Airport (DALE ISRAEL/INQUIRER VISAYAS)
MANILA, Philippines — AirAsia Philippines on Saturday announced the cancellation of Manila-Cebu-Manila flights following the closure of Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) which was battered by Typhoon Odette.
GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation, operator of the MCIA, extended the closure of the airport until Sunday, December 19, the airline noted.
Air Asia spokesperson Steve Dailisan said the airline will schedule special recovery flights for affected travelers.
“Safety is always the topmost priority of AirAsia. We know how flights home are incredibly important for all of our guests especially since we are only days away from Christmas. That’s why we are mounting special recovery flights to make sure they can reach home safely and as soon as possible. We likewise advise our guests to monitor SMS notifications, email and AirAsia social media platforms for timely updates on flight schedules,” Dailisan said in a statement.
The canceled flights are:
December 17:
- Z2 775 Manila-Cebu
- Z2 776 Cebu-Manila
- Z2 777 Manila-Cebu
- Z2 778 Cebu-Manila
- Z2 783 Manila-Cebu
- Z2 782 Cebu-Manila
December 18:
- Z2 775 Manila-Cebu
- Z2 776 Cebu-Manila
- Z2 783 Manila-Cebu
- Z2 782 Cebu-Manila
Recovery flights scheduled on Sunday, December 19:
- Z28783 Manila-Cebu
- Z28782 Cebu-Manila
- Z28775 Manila-Cebu
- Z28776 Cebu-Manila
- Z28777 Manila-Cebu
- Z28778 Cebu-Manila
Aside from the recovery flights, affected passengers may also change their travel date before March 26, 2022 for an unlimited number of times with fare difference waived, and subject to seat availability.
Guests who wish to make booking changes online may visit airasia.com
