8 intl flights canceled due to Super Typhoon Yagi

Eight international flights were canceled on Thursday and Friday due to severe weather conditions caused by Super Typhoon Yagi (formerly Severe Tropical Storm Enteng), according to the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA).

On Thursday, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines cancelled flight KL 807/808 between Taipei and Manila, while Cebu Pacific canceled flights 5J 114/115 from Manila to Hong Kong and 5J 362/363 from Manila to Macau.

On Friday, additional Cebu Pacific flights 5J 110/111 and 5J 272/273 between Manila and Hong Kong were canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, along with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight KL 807/808 from Taipei to Manila.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that Super Typhoon Yagi is located 825 kilometers west of northern Luzon, moving westward at 25 kph with maximum sustained winds of 195 kph and gustiness up to 240 kph.

These weather conditions have significantly impacted air travel operations at major airports, leading to cancellations to ensure passenger safety.