MANILA, Philippines — Commercial flight operations resumed at the Bicol International Airport (BIA) on Thursday, a day after it was forced to shut down due to the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm "Kristine."
Bicol was one of the hard-hit regions.
According to the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), Cebgo flight DG6193 Manila-DRP landed at 5:06 a.m.
Cebu Pacific flight 5J325/5J326 from Manila to Bicol airport and back to Manila has been cancelled because of the inclement weather.
There were cancelled flights at Basco Airport, affecting 82 inbound and 69 outbound passengers.
Tuguegarao Airport is currently accessible and ready for regular activities. However, all planned commercial and charter flights were not operational on Thursday.
At Laoag International Airport, Cebu Pacific flight 5J404/5J405 Manila-Lao-Manila, Philippine Airlines flight PR196/PR197 Manila-Lao-Manila, and PR2198/PR2199 Manila-Lao-Manila were also cancelled on Thursday.
CAAP is closely monitoring the situation and on high alert to ensure the safety and well-being of all passengers.