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Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines Express have cancelled a total of five flights to Caticlan, Aklan Saturday due to bad weather, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) said.
On Twitter, DOTC stated that Cebu Pacific flights 5J-897 and 5J-895 (Manila to Caticlan), 5J-896 5J-898 (Caticlan to Manila) have been cancelled. Philippine Airlines Express, meanwhile, has cancelled flight 2P-046 bound from Caticlan to Manila.
PAGASA earlier said a low pressure area (LPA) will bring moderate to heavy rain over the central and southern parts of the Philippines.
The weather bureau’s 5 a.m. forecast said Palawan, Visayas and the regions of Zamboanga Peninsula, northern Mindanao and CARAGA will experience cloudy skies with moderate to occasionally heavy rainshowers and thunderstorms due to the LPA.
In a statement, Cebu Pacific said passengers affected by the flight cancellation may rebook their flights for travel within 30 days from original departure date. They may also opt for a refund without incurring any penalties. – Xianne Arcangel / KDM, GMA News
