(Eagle News)-Airport authorities on Monday, Jan. 13, announced the resumption of flight operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
In a statement, the Manila International Airport Authority and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines said departures are allowed starting 10 a.m. while arrivals started resuming again by noon today.
“This however will be subject to terminal capacity of the 4 Naia Terminals and airline consent,” the statement said.
The statement said priority will be given to departure flights so the NAIA ramps can be cleared of planes parked thereat since last night, while second priority will be given to regular scheduled flights for today.
This arrangement, the statement said, will also give both MIAA and CAAP better capability to allocate slots.
MIAA General Manager Ed Monreal appealed to passengers to continue coordinating with the airlines to confirm their updated flight schedules.
“We request the passengers to make sure that their flights can leave before proceeding to the airport,” he said in the statement.
CAAP Director General Jim Sydiongco for his part cautioned airlines to take into consideration the possible presence of ash clouds as monitored by the Volcanic Advisory Center of Japan.
Monreal on the other hand said there were still traces of ashfall on the NAIA ramps.
MIAA began clearing the runways, taxiways and ramps of ashfall since 4 a.m. today., and is ongoing.
Passengers may call the following NAIA flight information numbers:
Terminal 1 (88771-109 local 2181)
Terminal 2 (88771-109 local 2182)
Terminal 3 (88777-888 local 2183)
Terminal 4 (88771-109 local 2184)
MIAA SMS Hotline 0917-8396242
0918-9186242
MIAA Hotline 88771-111
They may also check the MIAA Facebook Page and Twitter @MIAAGovPh.
