300+ domestic flights canceled or rescheduled for the ASEAN Summit — free rebooking, full refunds

300+ domestic flights canceled or rescheduled for the ASEAN Summit — free rebooking, full refunds

📌 On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced that starting Saturday the 14th, more than 300 domestic flights will be canceled or rescheduled because of the arrivals and departures of leaders attending the 49th ASEAN Summit. President Marcos has ordered that affected passengers be allowed to choose one of the following at no extra cost: rebooking, a full refund, or a travel credit.

■ What's changing
· According to Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon, the impact will run from Saturday, Nov. 14, when the first leaders arrive, until all delegations have left. Not every flight will be canceled; some will only have their times changed.
· There are no cancellations for international flights, but he said some may be delayed because delegation flights will be given priority.
· The list of affected flights will be posted on the websites of the DOTr, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), and the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB). ABS-CBN reported that the DOTr released the list of affected flights for the 13th to the 18th.

■ What passengers can choose
· Free rebooking with no fees or penalties
· A full refund of the ticket price
· A travel credit (travel fund) to use on a future trip
· Contact your airline directly to make your choice.

■ Tips for residents and travelers
· If you have a domestic flight to or from Manila between the 14th and 18th, check in advance whether it is operating through your airline's website or notification texts.
· The DOTr advised arriving at the airport earlier than usual for international flights, at least 3 hours before departure.
· Help desks will be set up at NAIA Terminals 1–3, Clark International Airport, and Mactan-Cebu International Airport.

■ Sources
The Manila Times (11/10), GMA News (11/10), PIA (11/10), ABS-CBN (11/10)

■ Photos
· 1. Graphic on ASEAN Summit flight impacts — ABS-CBN News
· 2. File photo · Exterior of an Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminal — GMA News
· 3. File photo · Passengers in an airport boarding gate waiting area — ABS-CBN News
· 4. File photo · Travelers in front of an airport terminal — ABS-CBN News
· 5. File photo · A passenger plane on the runway with ground crew — The Manila Times