The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has directed to limit all international inbound arrivals at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) to a maximum of 1,500 passengers per day.
The directive issued on Tuesday will last for one month and will start at 8 a.m., March 18.
It was not made clear whether the CAB issued the order to stop the entry of new Covid-19 variants.
To comply with the restriction, airlines will need to cancel a number of international flights to and from Manila from March 18 to April 19.
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) said it will operate a full international schedule for March 18, but will be announcing in due course any flight cancellations on other days for the rest of the period.
Airlines will likewise comply with any directives from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and concerned authorities on the type of travelers that will be allowed entry into the Philippines within the same one month period.
PAL advices that certain passenger types will need to postpone their Manila-bound travels until after the stated period.
PAL told travelers to stay posted for further updates, “as we await the final announcements and information from the BI and the concerned authorities.”
The airline seeks the public’s understanding as it prepares to make adjustments in its operations to comply with these latest government measures, as the carrier said it supports the national effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
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