74 Philippine Flights Canceled Due to Volcanic Eruption

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) have jointly announced the cancellation of 74 domestic flights from Manila and various other hubs due to the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon and the resulting presence of volcanic ash in the atmosphere, posing a risk to aircraft engines.

Flight Cancellations Details

As of Tuesday, the canceled flights include:

- PR 2841/2842 Manila-Cebu-Manila

- PR 2139/2140 Manila-Iloilo-Manila

- PR 2835 Manila-Cebu

- PR 2129/2130 Manila-Bacolod-Manila

- PR 2131/2132 Manila-Bacolod-Manila

- PR 2141//2142 Manila-Iloilo-Manila

- PR 2380/2381 Cebu-Iloilo-Cebu

- PR 2285/2286 Cebu-Bacolod-Cebu

- PR 2384/2891/

- PR 2892/2385 Cebu-Gensan-Cebu

- 2P 2841/2842: Manila-Cebu-Manila

- 2P 2139/2140: Manila-Iloilo-Manila

- 2P 2835: Manila-Cebu

- 2P 2129/2130: Manila-Bacolod-Manila

- 2P 2380/2381: Cebu-IIloilo-Cebu

- 2P 2285/2286: Cebu-BBacolod-Cebu

- 2P 2891/2892: Iloilo-GGensan-Iloilo

- 2P 2384/2385: Cebu-IIloilo-Cebu

- 2P 2141/2142: Manila-IIloilo-Manila

- 2P 2131/2132: Manila-Bacolod-Manila

- 2P 2905/2906: Manila-SSan Jose, Antique-Manila

- 2P 2836 Cebu-Manila

- 5J 461/462: Manila-Iloilo-Manila

- 5J 463/464: Manila-Iloilo-Manila

- 5J 465/466: Manila-Iloilo-Manila

- 5J 475/476: Manila-Bacolod-Manila

- 5J 2590: Davao-Bacolod

- 5J 480: Bacolod-Manila

- 5J 473/474: Manila-Bacolod-Manila

- 5J 451/452: Manila-IIloilo-Manila

- 5J 453/454: Manila-Iloilo-Manila

- 5J 247/248: Gensan-Iloilo-Gansan

- 5J 164/165: Cebu-Iloilo-Cebu

- 5J 696/695: Iloilo-Laguindingan-Iloilo

- DG 6460/6461: Cebu-Bacolod-Cebu

- DG 6641/6642: Cebu-Pagadian-Cebu

- DG 6793/6794: Cebu-Ozamiz-Cebu

- DG 6569/6570: Cebu-Tacloban-Cebu

- DG 6579/6580: Cebu-Tacloban-Cebu

- Z2 761/762: Manila-Cebu-Manila

- Z2 603/604: Manila-Bacolod-Manila

- Z2 306/307: Manila-Iloilo-Manila

- ATX 336/337: El Nido-Cebu-El Nido

Safety Measures and Passenger Options

Passengers are urged to check the status of their flights before heading to the airport. Airlines are offering options such as converting tickets to travel credits, rebooking or rerouting to alternative flights, or obtaining refunds without penalties.

Appeal for Understanding

The airlines emphasize that safety remains their top priority and seek passengers' understanding regarding these operational adjustments. They encourage passengers to take advantage of the provided options to minimize inconvenience.