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PAL cancels flights between Philippines, China
Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cebu Pacific (CEB), and AirAsia Philippines have expanded their suspension of flights to cover all flights to and from China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
PAL has suspended flights between Manila and Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Xiamen, Quanzhou, Hong Kong, and Macau until February 29.
CEB has suspended flights to and from Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen until March 29, and flights to and from Hong Kong and Macau until February 29.
AirAsia Philippines has suspended flights to or from Manila, Kalibo, and Cebu to or from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Macau until further notice.
President Rodrigo Duterte ordered an expanded travel ban on foreigners coming from China, Hong Kong, and Macau, and Filipinos are also temporarily barred from traveling to these areas.
Affected passengers of PAL, CEB, and AirAsia should contact their respective airlines or travel agents for refund and rebooking options, with service fees waived for PAL.
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