Several domestic and international flights on Dec. 25 and 26 have been cancelled due to bad weather caused by typhoon “Nina” (international name: Nock-Ten).
In its latest advisory, the state weather bureau said Nina maintained its strength as it headed toward the Bicol region, where it is expected to make landfall on Sunday afternoon or evening. Storm warning signals were raised in 38 areas.
The following Philippine Airlines (PAL) flights have been cancelled:
For Dec. 25 (Sunday)
- PR655 Riyadh – Manila
- PR659 Jeddah – Dubai – Manila
- PR2071 Manila-Calbayog
- PR2072 Calbayog – Manila
- PR2925 Manila – Legaspi
- PR2926 Legaspi – Manila
- PR2265 Manila – Naga
- PR2266 Naga – Manila
- PR2261 Manila – Naga
- PR2262 Naga – Manila
- PR2079 Manila – Catarman
- PR2080 Catarman – Manila
- PR469 Incheon – Manila
- PR733 Bangkok – Manila
For Dec. 26 (Monday)
- PR510 Singapore – Manila
- PR423 Haneda – Manila
- PR383 Guangzhou – Manila
- PR538 Denpasar – Manila
- PR536 Jakarta – Manila
PAL said affected passengers may rebook their tickets within 30 days from the original date of departure without penalty, or refund their ticket in full.
The airlines advised affected guests to call their hotline at 855-888 or visit the nearest PAL ticketing office.
Cebu Pacific and charter airline Air Juan earlier announced the cancellation of flights scheduled on Dec. 25 and 26.
The following Cebu Pacific flights scheduled on Christmas Day have been cancelled:
- DG6163/6164 Manila-Virac- Manila
- DG6165/6166 Manila- Virac – Manila
- 5J325/326 Manila-Legazpi- Manila
- 5J327/328 Manila-Legazpi- Manila
- DG6193/6194 Manila-Legazpi- Manila
- DG6195/6196 Manila-Legazpi- Manila
- DG6204/6205 Cebu-Legazpi-Cebu
- DG6113/6114 Manila-Naga- Manila
- DG6117/6118 Manila-Naga- Manila
Cebu Pacific said affected passengers may rebook their flight within 30 days from the original departure date or opt for full refund or travel fund.
The following Air Juan flights on Dec. 26 have been cancelled:
- Subic-Manila
- Manila-Subic
- Manila-Puerto Galera
- Puerto Galera-Manila
- Manila-Boracay
- Boracay-Manila
- Manila-Busuanga
- Busuanga-Manila