Runway at Iloilo airport temporarily closed after Cebu Pacific plane incident; several flights cancelled

(Eagle News)– The runway at the Iloilo International Airport was temporarily closed early Saturday, following what airline authorities said was the “veer(ing) to the side” of a Cebu Pacific plane the day before.

It was still unclear what caused flight 5J 461–which came from Manila—to do the same upon landing at the airport.

Cebu Pacific reported, however, that all 180 passengers and its six crew members, who were made to evacuate the plane by the captain, are “safe and accounted for.”

“Cebu Pacific is working with the authorities to re-open the runway as soon as possible..,” the airline said.

Several flights, however, have been  cancelled as a result.

Oct. 13, 2017

5J 467 Manila-Iloilo

Oct. 14, 2017

5J 468 Iloilo-Manila

5J 449/450 Manila-Iloilo-Manila

5J 451/452 Manila-Iloilo-Manila

5J 453/454 Manila-Iloilo-Manila

5J 721/720 Iloilo-Davao-Iloilo

5J 255/256 Iloilo-Singapore-Iloilo

DG 6408/6409 Cebu-Iloilo-Cebu

5J 447/448 Manila-Iloilo-Manila

5J 467 Manila-Iloilo

5J 457/458 Manila-Iloilo-Manila

5J247/248 Iloilo-General Santos-Iloilo

5J165 Iloilo-Cebu

Oct. 15, 2017

5J451/452 Manila-Iloilo-Manila

5J453/454 Manila-Iloilo-Manila

5J457/458 Manila-Iloilo-Manila

5J468 Iloilo-Manila

5J348/347 Davao-Iloilo-Davao

DG6408/6409 Cebu-Iloilo-Cebu

Cebu Pacific said affected passengers may either “rebook their flights for travel within 30 days from the original departure date; reroute to alternate stations— Roxas, Bacolod or Kalibo for domestic flights, Cebu or Manila for the flights to and from Singapore; or opt for full refund or travel fund.”

It said all those affected  will also be entitled to a free one-way travel voucher.

“We sincerely apologize to all our guests on these affected flights, as well as all other passengers affected by the runway closure, for the inconvenience this incident has caused, and appeal for your patience and understanding. We will continue to provide updates as soon as available,” Cebu Pacific added.

 

 

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