Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — The runways of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport will be closed for two days for the visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan.
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) issued the advisory on Monday (January 25).
NAIA runways will be closed to commercial operations from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday (January 26) for the arrival of Emperor Akihito and his wife, Empress Michiko.
Runways will be closed again from 11 a.m. to 12. p.m. on Saturday (January 30) for their departure for Japan.
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Cebu Pacific flight cancellations
Meanwhile, Cebu Pacific has announced which of their flights have been cancelled due to the arrival of the Japanese monarchs and their entourage.
As of posting time, the following flights have been canceled:
5J487/488 Manila – Bacolod – Manila
5J391/392 Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila
5J389/390 Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila
5J989/990 Manila – General Santos – Manila
5J449/450 Manila – Iloilo – Manila
5J455/456 Manila – Iloilo – Manila
5J327/328 Manila – Legazpi – Manila
5J647/648 Manila – Puerto Princesa – Manila
5J645/646 Manila – Puerto Princesa – Manila
5J375/376 Manila – Roxas – Manila
5J813/814 Manila – Singapore – Manila
5J659/660 Manila – Tacloban – Manila
5J506/507 Manila – Tuguegarao – Manila
5J857/858 Manila – Zamboanga – Manila
DG 6233/6234 Manila – Caticlan – Manila
DG 6241/6242 Manila – Caticlan – Manila
DG 6243/6244 Manila – Caticlan – Manila
DG 6117/6118 Manila – Naga – Manila
The airline has facilitated the reaccommodation of affected passengers on the soonest available flights.
Those who are unable to take these flights may reschedule or rebook their trips within 30 days from original date of departure, or choose to fully refund their fares.
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CNN Philippines’ Paul Garcia contributed to this report.
