CEBU Pacific and its regional brand Cebgo canceled several flights as the government extended the strict community quarantine status of the capital region until Sept. 7.
“The Philippine government, through the Inter Agency Task Force (IATF) Resolution No. 135-A, has retained the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) status of the National Capital Region until Sept. 7, 2021,” Cebu Pacific said in a statement over the weekend.
“Following this, Cebu Pacific and Cebgo have canceled… flights from Sept. 1 to 5, 2021,” it added.
The airline canceled 30 domestic flights. Among the affected flights are those from Manila to Bohol, Boracay, Cebu, Coron, Davao, Tacloban, Masbate, San Jose, and Siargao.
It also canceled flights from Cebu to Boracay, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Siargao, and Tacloban.
The budget carrier said it will continue to operate flights for essential travel during the period.
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES
Meanwhile, flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) said in an advisory that it will be mounting more repatriation flights from the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, and Thailand next month.
It will have repatriation flights from Dubai to Manila on Sept. 2, 4, 6, 8, and 14. Its flight from Kuala Lumpur will be on Sept. 4, followed by a flight from Bangkok on Sept. 9.
PAL said only Philippine passport holders are allowed to board the repatriation flights.
PHILIPPINE AIRASIA
Low-cost carrier Philippines AirAsia is offering a promo fare (P199 one-way base fare) for authorized travelers, especially returning overseas Filipino workers.
Destinations include Puerto Princesa, Iloilo, Caticlan, Tacloban, Bohol, Kalibo, Cagayan De Oro, Bacolod, Davao, General Santos, and Zamboanga.
“Booking should be made from 30 Aug. to 5 Sept. to avail of the promo which is available for travel from 30 Aug. 2021 to 31 Jan. 2022,” the low-cost airline said.
Philippines AirAsia also offers an unlimited date change. — Arjay L. Balinbin