Frustration, anger over NAIA runway closure

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Frustration, anger over NAIA runway closure
While they are not surprised, many netizens vent about the hassle the delay caused them

APPEASEMENT. Royal KLM staff address passenger concerns for the cancelled flight due to the closure of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Photo courtesy of Manja Bayang

MANILA, Philippines – Stranded and tired passengers who were affected by the emergency closure in one of the runways of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) aired their frustration on social media on Monday, July 18.

While not surprised, many netizens vented about the hassle the delay caused them. 

 

Some flights had to be diverted to Clark International Airport in Angeles City, Pampanga due to the delay. 

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Some found humor in the situation.

Better safe than sorry

DAMAGE. The flaps of the EVA Air 272 were severely damaged by foreign object debris at the end of runway 24. Photo courtesy of Kurt Cabillon

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) announced on social media that an “emergency runway closure” was implemented on runway 06/24 due to a soft spot on the runway that could damage aircraft using it.

The airport authority said the runway is closed until 10PM to allow for asphalt overlay. 

A post by netizen Kurt Cabillon showed the damaged flaps of EVA Air flight 272 bound for Taipei. The starboard, or right, side was severely damaged allegedly by foreign object debris at the end of runway 24. 

MIAA announced it will forego its regular runway cleaning from 1:30 AM to 3:30 AM to make up for the influx of diverted flights. – Rappler.com

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