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10 flights canceled as PAL aircraft check continues
Philippine Airlines (PAL) canceled 10 domestic flights on Saturday, January 18, 2020, due to ongoing aircraft maintenance checks for ashfall accumulation.
The canceled flights on Saturday included routes to and from Cagayan, Butuan, Bacolod, Puerto Princesa, and Caticlan.
PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna stated that the planes are undergoing maintenance after ashfall ingestion and will be ready for utilization once clearance is given.
This is the second day of flight cancellations, following seven cancellations on Friday, January 17, due to the same reason.
Airlines have been advised to avoid the airspace around Taal Volcano due to hazardous volcanic ash and ballistic fragments since its eruption on January 12.
The Taal Volcano eruption previously caused the closure of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, affecting at least 516 flights.
PAL stated that passengers from the canceled flights would be accommodated on Saturday, January 18.
Affected passengers have the option to rebook or refund their tickets within 30 days without any service charge, maintaining the same class of service.
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