More flights canceled amid heightened restrictions — Cebu Pacific

Gokongwei-led Cebu Pacific on Friday announced the cancellation of more domestic flights due to heightened restrictions amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.

In an advisory, the budget carrier said the aviation industry is managing the impact of COVID-19 on its workforce as it closely works with regulators and stakeholders.

Following the move of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) to limit the number of arrivals at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Cebu Pacific said the following flights are canceled until January 10, 2022:

January 8, 2022

• 5J 337/338 Manila – Kalibo – Manila
• DG 6193/6194 Manila – Legazpi – Manila
• 5J 659/660 Manila – Tacloban – Manila
• 5J 899/900 Manila – Boracay (Caticlan) - Manila
• 5J 449/450 Manila – Iloilo – Manila
• 5J 793/794 Manila – Butuan – Manila
• 5J 379/380 Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila
• 5J 887/888 Manila – Cotabato – Manila
• DG 6247/6248 Manila – Boracay (Caticlan) - Manila
• 5J 977/978 Manila – Davao – Manila
• 5J 569/570 Manila – Cebu – Manila 

January 9, 2022

• 5J 617/618 Manila – Bohol (Tagbilaran) – Manila
• 5J 903/904 Manila – Boracay (Caticlan) - Manila
• 5J 196/197 Manila – Cauayan – Manila
• 5J 647/648 Manila – Puerto Princesa – Manila
• 5J 449/450 Manila – Iloilo – Manila
• 5J 977/978 Manila – Davao – Manila
• 5J 391/392 Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila
• 5J 567/568 Manila – Cebu – Manila
• DG 6051/6052 Manila – Coron (Busuanga) - Manila
• DG 6247/6248 Manila – Boracay (Caticlan) - Manila

January 10, 2022 

• 5J 619/620 Manila – Bohol (Tagbilaran) – Manila
• 5J 891/892 Manila – Boracay (Caticlan) - Manila
• DG 6247/6248 Manila – Boracay (Caticlan) - Manila
• 5J 383/384 Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila
• 5J 565/566 Manila – Cebu – Manila
• 5J 575/576 Manila – Cebu – Manila
• 5J 703/704 Manila – Dipolog –Manila
• DG 6193/6194 Manila – Legazpi – Manila
• 5J 637/638 Manila – Puerto Princesa – Manila
• 5J 657/658 Manila – Tacloban – Manila

Cebu Pacific also canceled flights going to and from Bacolod City after the local government of Negros Occidental has issued an Executive Order limiting the entry of flights to and from National Capital Region while it is on Alert Level 3.

The airline said it has reduced its flights from 16 times weekly between Manila and Bacolod to once daily or seven times weekly.

The following flights are cancelled until January 15, 2022: 

• 5J 477/478 Manila – Bacolod – Manila (January 9 to 15)
• 5J 487/488 Manila – Bacolod – Manila (January 11 and 13)
• 5J 124/125 Cebu – Bacolod – Cebu (January 15) 

“As the situation remains fluid, additional flight cancellations may take place in the coming days, and so we appeal for your patience and understanding,” Cebu Pacific said.

“Cebu Pacific also continues to review its manpower levels with employees currently on quarantine. But we assure everyJuan that Cebu Pacific is working non-stop to minimize impact on customers and crew, while practicing health protocols,” it added.

Passengers affected by the cancellations have been informed through the contact details provided in their booking.

Affected passengers may choose to rebook for travel within 60 days at no additional cost, store the amount of their fare in a virtual wallet valid for two years, or seek refund which may take up to two months from the date of request.

Passengers who wish to voluntarily postpone their travel plans may conveniently cancel up to two hours before their scheduled time of departure and select their preferred option through Cebu Pacific website’s manage booking portal, the airline said. — LA, GMA News