Several flights were canceled on Friday, October 3, due to the severe weather caused by Severe Tropical Storm Paolo, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) reported.
In its advisory to reporters, Caap said the following flights had been canceled as of 7:30 a.m. on Friday:
Cebu Pacific Air
5J 504 – Manila – Tuguegarao (153 passengers affected)
5J 505 – Tuguegarao – Manila (100 affected passengers)
5J 506 – Manila – Tuguegarao (106 affected passengers)
5J 507 – Tuguegarao – Manila (101 affected passengers)
5J 508 – Manila – Tuguegarao (88 affected passengers)
5J 509 – Tuguegarao – Manila (96 affected passengers)
5J 196 – Manila – Cauayan (120 affected passengers)
5J 197 – Cauayan – Manila (122 affected passengers)
Philippine Airlines
PR 2014 – Manila – Tuguegarao (117 affected passengers)
PR 2015 – Tuguegarao – Manila (119 affected passengers)
PR 2018 – Manila – Cauayan (75 affected passengers)
PR 2019 – Cauayan – Manila (86 affected passengers)
PR 2196 – Manila – Laoag (115 affected passengers)
PR 2197 – Laoag – Manila (116 affected passengers)
PR 2198 – Manila – Laoag (118 affected passengers)
PR 2199 – Laoag – Manila (76 affected passengers)
‘Passengers are advised to check directly with their airlines for real-time updates, rebooking options, or refund procedures,’ Caap said.
The aviation authority added that it will continue ‘to closely monitor weather developments and is in active coordination with airline operators and airport authorities to ensure the safety and welfare of the traveling public.’
According to the 5 a.m. update from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, Paolo has intensified while moving toward northern Aurora and southern Isabela.
As a result, 10 areas in Northern Luzon were placed under Signal No. 3, while several others remain under Signal Nos. 2 and 1./mcm