Grim weather grounds a dozen international flights - MIAA | Inquirer News

Grim weather grounds a dozen international flights – MIAA

By: - Reporter / @zacariansINQ
/ 08:11 AM September 01, 2023

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Wednesday announced that the wearing of face mask at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) is now optional.

Passengers at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 head toward waiting buses. (INQUIRER file photo /LYN RILLON)

MANILA, Philippines — Several international flights to and from Hong Kong and China have been canceled on Friday due to bad weather, Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) announced on Friday.

The flight cancellations come as Super Typhoon “Saola” (locally known as Goring) approaches Hong Kong and China.

Article continues after this advertisement

Based on China’s National Meteorological Center, Saola is expected to land in Huilai county in Guangdong and Hong Kong on Friday (September 1).

FEATURED STORIES

The Center predicted Saola could be among the five strongest typhoons to land in Guangdong since 1949.

Saola, locally known as Goring, has caused devastation in extreme Northern Luzon.

Article continues after this advertisement

It left the Philippine Area of Responsibility late Tuesday evening.

Article continues after this advertisement

With these developments, MIAA canceled the following flights:

Article continues after this advertisement

Air Asia (Z2)

Z2 1264/1265 Manila – Hong Kong – Manila

Article continues after this advertisement

Cathay Pacific (CX)

CX 930 Manila – Hong Kong

CX 918/919 Manila – Hong Kong – Manila

CX 902/903 Manila – Hong Kong – Manila

Cebu Pacific (5J)

5J 110/111 Manila – Hong Kong – Manila

China Southern Airlines (CZ)

CZ 3091 Canton – Manila

Philippine Airlines (PR)

PR 306/307 Manila – Hong Kong – Manila

PR 300/301 Manila – Hong Kong – Manila

PR 318/319 Manila – Hong Kong – Manila

PR 310/311 Manila – Hong Kong – Manila

PR 330/331 Manila – Xiamen – Manila

PR 356/357 Manila – Jinjiang – Manila

RELATED STORIES

Super typhoon heads towards Hongkong, China issues highest warning

Goring affected at least 196,000 in 7 regions; 1 person reported missing – NDRRMC

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

Typhoon Saola to bring heavy rain, strong winds to southern Taiwan on way to China’s coast

APL/abc
TAGS: Flights, Goring, NAIA, Typhoon

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.