Philippines: Flight disruptions ongoing at Cotabato Airport in Maguindanao Province following runway closure as of June 22

Event

Flight disruptions are ongoing at Cotabato Airport (CBO) in Maguindanao Province following a runway closure for urgent repairs as of June 22. Authorities have not indicated the duration of the closure. Philippines Airlines (PR) has canceled flights between Cebu, Manila, Tawi-Tawi, and Cotabato until further notice. Other airlines are also likely to cancel or reschedule their flights to CBO during the runway closure.

Increased demand for flights to nearby airstrips, especially Davao International Airport (DVO), is possible.

Advice

Reconfirm the status of flights to and from CBO before checking out of accommodation.

Resources

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