Mactan-Cebu airport resumes 24/7 operations after Korean Air incident

The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) announced on Thursday that the airport has resumed its 24/7 operations following a runway incident involving a Korean Air plane.

In an advisory, MCIAA reminded passengers to coordinate with their respective airlines for their flight schedules.

“The Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority is pleased to announce that the Mactan-Cebu International Airport is back to its 24/7 operations,” it said.

Korean Air flight no. KE631 from Incheon, South Korea on Sunday evening overshot a runway in MCIAA due to bad weather, but no casualties were reported.

In a statement, Korean Air president Keehong Woo apologized over the incident and said a thorough investigation will be conducted.

On Tuesday, the airport management reopened the runway but only during the daytime.—Mel Matthew Doctor/LDF, GMA News