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'Looking for Seat 11A': Kim Chiu recounts plane u-turn due to 'technical issues'
Actress-TV host Kim Chiu was unharmed after her Philippine Airlines flight PR2967 bound for Butuan-Bancasi Airport made an emergency return to Manila due to a technical issue.
The flight, originally scheduled for a 4:30 AM departure on July 9, was delayed and took off around 5 AM.
Chiu recounted her 'frightening experience' on Instagram Stories, mentioning her initial nervousness due to recent news and her search for seat 11A, which she believed to be the 'safest seat'.
She admitted to being 'low-key panicking' after the pilot announced they had to turn back shortly after takeoff.
Despite her anxieties, she expressed profound gratitude for a safe landing back in Manila and the opportunity to disembark without harm.
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