THE Department of Transportation (DoTr) said about 300 international and domestic flights will be disrupted due to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.
Transportation Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon said the agency is working to ensure that the expected influx of passengers during the ASEAN Summit will have minimal impact on travelers.
The agency expects both domestic and international flights will be disrupted, Mr. Dizon said, adding that airlines will offer passengers options such as travel fund conversion, free rebooking, and full refund.
For now, the agency declined to provide estimates on how many passengers are expected during the ASEAN Summit.
Mr. Dizon said it will be around Undas level, where the airport operator recorded around 1.29 million passengers.
The DoTr advised travelers to check the status of their flights before proceeding to the airport. It said passengers should plan as travel times are expected to take longer.
The Civil Aeronautics Board has warned of possible flight delays and airport operational adjustments during the ASEAN Summit from Nov. 16 to 18 due to heightened security measures. — Ashley Erika O. Jose