FLAG carrier Philippines Airlines (PAL) and budget carrier Cebu Pacific have both suspended flights to and from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the travel ban imposed by the Philippine government.
“The Philippine government ban on travel from the UAE is extended until June 15. As such, there are no PAL flights to or from UAE (Dubai) during this period,” the flag carrier said in a statement on Wednesday.
PAL is hoping to resume Manila-Dubai flights on June 16, according to the airline’s spokesperson, Cielo C. Villaluna.
Cebu Pacific announced the cancelation of its flights to and from Dubai on Tuesday after the Philippine government extended the ban on travelers coming from the UAE, upon the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force.
President Rodrigo R. Duterte has also extended the travel ban on India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Oman until June 15.
Also extended until June 15 is the general lockdown in Manila and nearby cities and provinces.
Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III said on Monday that coronavirus infections in Metro Manila were “plateauing.”
Coronavirus deaths in the country increased 0.69% to 21,158 on Wednesday from 21,012 the previous day. Recoveries rose by 6,174 to 1,167,426. — Arjay L. Balinbin