Manila Bulletin
PAL's 8 int'l flights at NAIA cancelled
Philippine Airlines (PAL) canceled eight international flights originating from Manila on Wednesday due to a shortage of operational aircraft.
The grounded aircraft are undergoing necessary maintenance, a situation exacerbated by the high demand for travel after the pandemic.
Affected passengers have been offered reaccommodation on alternative flights, rerouting, refunds, or travel vouchers.
While some flights to destinations like Bangkok, Hong Kong, Narita, and Singapore are still operating, the single scheduled flights to Fukuoka, Canton, Guam, and Kansai were all canceled.
PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna confirmed that recurring flight disruptions in recent weeks are attributed to aircraft maintenance schedules.
The airline cited 'revenge travel' and increased travel demand as reasons for the high utilization of their fleet, leading to more aircraft needing preventive maintenance.
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