PAL: Canceled Manila-LA flight on July 5 due ‘technical issue’

FILE PHOTO: Philippine Airlines confirms that a flight bound for Los Angeles, United States from Manila discontinued its takeoff on Friday night due to a “technical issue.” PAL. INQUIRER.net file photo

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines (PAL) confirmed that a flight bound for Los Angeles, United States discontinued its takeoff on Friday night due to a “technical issue.”

PAL also said that all 361 passengers of flight PR102 were safely deplaned and provided with hotel accommodations in Manila.

It said the “timely and swift decision” of its “highly-skilled” crew ensured the safety of the passengers.

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“A replacement flight to Los Angeles has been arranged to accommodate passengers of the canceled flight. The new flight is scheduled to depart at 2:00 p.m. today (July 6),” the flag carrier disclosed in a statement Saturday, July 6.

INQUIRER.net has tried to reach PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna for more information but has not received a response as of posting time.