PAL flight makes emergency landing in Japan due to smoke, passengers given shore passes
A Philippine Airlines flight from Manila made an emergency landing at Haneda Airport in Japan early Thursday due to smoke reports inside the cabin.
All 359 passengers and 18 crew members were reported safe after the Boeing 777 aircraft, with registry number RPC 7782, landed safely on Thursday, April 10.
Passengers remained onboard for several hours while authorities worked closely with Haneda Airport officials to ensure a smooth and safe disembarkation; some passengers without visas were given shore passes until alternative flights could be arranged.
The Department of Transportation has ordered the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) and the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) to investigate the incident, with CAB issuing a show cause order against PAL due to reports that no ground personnel or transport support was initially provided to passengers.
Philippine Airlines assured that they will continue working closely with government authorities and airport officials in Haneda to ensure a smooth and safe disembarkation for all passengers and has announced the reopening of its aviation school through a strategic partnership with Airways Aviation Academy.
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