CAAP monitors airports as #BasyangPH triggers flight cancellations
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines on Friday said it is closely monitoring airport operations nationwide amid flight disruptions caused by Tropical Storm #BasyangPH.
CAAP said all affected airports remain operational, including those in Surigao, Puerto Princesa, Camiguin, Ozamiz, Tacloban, Calbayog, Catarman, Borongan, Ormoc, Maasin, Hilongos, Catbalogan, Guiuan, Siargao, Butuan, Bislig, Tandag, Iligan, and Pagadian.
The agency reported no damage to airport facilities, adding that water and power supply at passenger terminal buildings remain fully available. Airport personnel are on standby to respond to any emergencies.
However, several flights were canceled due to the storm, affecting operations of Cebgo, Cebu Pacific Air, and PAL Express.
Cebgo canceled the following flights:
SRQ6515: Cebu–Dumaguete
SRQ6516: Dumaguete–Manila
SRQ6607: Cebu–Dipolog
SRQ6608: Dipolog–Cebu
SRQ6639: Cebu–Pagadian
SRQ6640: Pagadian–Cebu
SRQ6713: Cebu–Cagayan de Oro
SRQ6714: Cagayan de Oro–Cebu
SRQ6793: Cebu–Ozamiz
SRQ6794: Ozamiz–Cebu
SRQ6803: Cebu–Ozamiz
SRQ6804: Ozamiz–Cebu
Cebu Pacific Air flights canceled:
CEB3445/3446: Manila–Pagadian
CEB381/382: Manila–Cagayan de Oro
CEB383/384: Manila–Cagayan de Oro
CEB623/624: Manila–Dumaguete
CEB625/626: Manila–Dumaguete
CEB703/704: Manila–Dipolog
CEB705/706: Manila–Dipolog
CEB771/772: Manila–Pagadian
CEB781/782: Manila–Ozamiz
PAL Express flights canceled:
GAP2889: Manila–Ozamiz
GAP2890: Ozamiz–Manila
CAAP advised passengers to coordinate directly with their respective airlines for updates on flight schedules and to prioritize safety when traveling.
A total of 7,737 passengers have been affected by flight cancellations since Thursday, 5 February, due to the weather disturbance.