CAAP suspends Zamboanga flights due to flooding

CAAP Director General William Hotchkiss III. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Tuesday suspended commercial operations at the Zamboanga International Airport due to flooding, said Radyo Inquirer 990AM.

CAAP Director General William Hotchkiss III issued a notice suspending flights coming in and out of the airport from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday as widespread flooding had affected runway operations.

CAAP advised passengers to contact their respective airlines for new flight schedules.

Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco also canceled work and classes because of severe flooding spawned by heavy rains affecting the region.

The Department of Transportation and Communication announced on Twitter the cancellation of the following flights:

5J-857 MNL-Zamboanga

5J-858 Zamboanga-MNL

5J-859 MNL-Zamboanga

5J-860 Zamboanga-MNL

5J-995 MNL-Zamboanga

5J-996 Zamboanga-MNL

2P-993 MNL-Zamboanga

2P-994 Zamboanga-MNL.