MANILA, Philippines – Malaysian low-cost airline, AirAsia, announced on Tuesday (March 3) the cancellation of several flights to South Korea in compliance with the Philippine government’s directive imposing travel restrictions due to public health risks associated with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Due to the current public health situation, AirAsia is cancelling some of its flights between the Philippines and South Korea until further notice from the government.

Flights affected include the airline’s Manila and Seoul-Incheon; Cebu and Seoul-Incheon; Kalibo and Seoul-Incheon as well as Kalibo and Busan.

Meanwhile, flights to South Korea coming from Clark International Airport will continue as it is, as well as selected flights from Manila, Cebu, and Kalibo.

Passengers are advised to check on their flights via the “Flight Status” function on the airasia.com website and mobile app.

AirAsia assured that all affected guests will receive a prompt notification via email or SMS.

The airline added that it is complying with advice and regulations from the local government, civil aviation authorities, global and local health agencies, including the World Health Organization (WHO).

For additional information on flight cancellations, AirAsia advises clients to refer to the company’s official website.

MANILA, Philippines – The country’s flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced its list of flight cancellations to and from South Korea for March 2020.

The changes are in line with the latest travel ban imposed by the Philippine government “in the interest of public health and safety” amid the increasing risk of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection.

List of cancelled flights:

(From March 2 to March 30)

• PR 418 Manila – Busan (Mo/Th/Fr)
• PR 419 Busan – Manila (Mo/Th/Fr)

(From March 1 to March 31)

• PR 468 Manila – Seoul (daily)
• PR 469 Seoul – Manila (daily)

(From March 8 to March 29)

• PR 418 Manila – Busan (We/Su)
• PR 419 Busan – Manila (We/Su)

(From March 12 to 31)

• PR 466 Manila – Seoul (only on Mo/Tu/Th/Fr/Sa)
• PR 467 Seoul – Manila (only on Mo/Tu/Th/Fr/Sa)

Meanwhile, PAL said it will retain a number of flights to and from Seoul and Busan to serve travelers not covered by the travel ban.

Thus, operations of the following flights will push through:

• March 1 to 11 — PR 466/467 Manila – Seoul – Manila (daily)
• March 12 to 31 — PR 466/467 (We/Su only)
• March 1 — PR 418/419 Manila – Busan – Manila
• March 3 — PR 418/419 Manila – Busan – Manila
• March 7 — PR 418/419 Manila – Busan – Manila
• March 8 to 28 — PR 418/419 Manila – Busan – Manila (Tu/Sa only)
• March 29 to 31 — PR 418/419 Manila – Busan – Manila

PAL clarified that passengers of cancelled flights and holders of confirmed tickets but not allowed to travel due to the travel ban may request for rebooking/rerouting or refunding of the confirmed tickets on or before March 28.

They may choose a new travel date on or before June 30.

Passengers affected by the changes in operations may reach the airline through PAL Reservations Hotline (+63 2) 8855 8888, or visit the nearest PAL ticketing office or log on to the ManageMyBookingPortal at www.philippineairlines.com for flight rebooking.

MANILA, Philippines – The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) announced flight cancellations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) due to the volcanic ash from the continuous eruptions of Taal Volcano.

TERMINAL 1

Philippine Airlines (PR)

• PR115 San Francisco – Manila
• PR117 Vancouver – Manila
• PR103 Los Angeles – Manila
• PR105 San Francisco – Manila
• PR219 Auckland – Manila
• PR127 JFK – MNL

Malaysia Airlines (MH)

• MH805 Manila – Kuala Lumpur

Oman Air (WY)

• WY844 Manila – Muscat

TERMINAL 2

PAL Express (2P) – Domestic

• 2P2921/22 Manila – Legazpi – Manila
• 2P2813/814 Manila – Davao – Manila
• 2P2859/860 Manila – Cebu – Manila

TERMINAL 3

(International)

Air Asia (AK)

• AK584/85 Kuala Lumpur – Manila – Kuala Lumpur

Air Asia (Z2)

• Z2288 Dps – Mnl
• Z2232 Dmk – Mnl
• Z2129 Taipei – Manila
• Z2808/09 Szx – Mnl – Szx
• Z2139 Guangzhou – Manila

Cebu Pacific (5J)

• 5J804 Singapore – Manila

(Domestic)

Cebu Pacific (5J)

• 5J378 Cagayan – Manila
• 5J386 Cagayan – Manila
• 5J563/564 Manila – Cebu -Manila
• 5J383/384 Manila – Cagayan – Manila
• 5J649/650 Manila – Tacloban – Manila

TERMINAL 4

Air Asia (Z2)

• Z2316 Iloilo – Manila
• Z2757/58 Manila – Cebu – Manila
• Z2762 Cebu – Manila
• Z2625/626 Manila – Davao – Manila
• Z2616 Davao – Manila
• Z2774 Cebu – Manila
• Z2622 Davao – Manila
• Z28788/8789 Manila- Cebu-Manila
• Z2755 Manila – Cebu
• Z2318 Iloilo – Manila
• Z2322/323 Manila – Tacloban – Manila
• Z2689/690 Manila-Cagayan-Manila
• Z2306/307 Manila-Iloilo-Manila

For information on flights, passengers are advised to contact the following numbers:

• Terminal 1 (88771-109 local 2181)

• Terminal 2 (88771-109 local 2182)

• Terminal 3 (88777-888 local 2183)

• Terminal 4 (88771-109 local 2184)

• MIAA SMS Hotline 0917-8396242 and 0918-9186242

• MIAA Hotline 88771-111 Source: MIAA