Repair of NAIA radar affects almost 100 flights

Thousands of passengers would be affected by the 2-day maintenance repair of the radar system in Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), the country’s main gateway. Almost 100 flights of domestic carriers Philippine Airlines (PAL), PAL Express and Cebu Pacific have been cancelled or rescheduled due to these safety measures. In separate statements, legacy carrier PAL said 51 of its and its unit PAL Express’ local and international flights are affected by the upgrade of the airport facility, while budget carrier Cebu Pacific said 44 flights will have to be cancelled. The Gokongwei-led airline also said it will have to adjust the time of two of its flights. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) said airlines — both local and foreign — need to reduce their operation as the NAIA radar system undergoes a 30-hour maintenance and upgrade works starting 1am of October 23 until October 24.


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