Frustration, anger over NAIA runway closure

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. 

@CebuPacificAir Delayed na naman po ang flight frm Mnl-Bcd.Sana po mag-abiso po tayo ng mas maaga hndi yung boarding time na.D lhat my pera.

— Ryan E. Ferrer (@ryanferreroh) July 18, 2016

 

Naia runway shuts down for repairs..cebu flight was told to return to cebu..expected 11pm to open again..what a long day.

— eric baena manalang (@ebmanalang) July 18, 2016

#klm authorities address passenger concerns.flight cancelled due to closure of airport in Manila. #taipei pic.twitter.com/RKVmWQOGrz

— Manja Bayang (@manja_bayang) July 18, 2016

@naia_miaa everyone's flight is delayed. My girlfriend can't get home before sunset! expected landing at 12:55 and now still in Clark.

— Christian Flores (@PhilanDroz) July 18, 2016

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

So daughter1 invited 16 friends Fr the UK to visit the Phils, all their flights diverted to Clark because of NAIA runway problems

— Kaye Tinga (@kayetinga) July 18, 2016