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Tropical Storm Enteng disrupts domestic flights

Several domestic flights canceled as storm threatens eastern Philippines

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A Cebu Pacific Airbus A320neo departs Manila amidst inclement weather. (Photo: John Andrei Policarpio, Philippine Aviators)

Tropical Storm Enteng, the fifth storm to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility this year, has led to the cancellation of multiple domestic flights at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Monday, September 2, 2024.

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) announced in a flight advisory that as of 11:50 AM, several flights to and from areas in the eastern Philippines have been canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Affected flights are as follows:

PAL Express (2P)

  • 2P 2921/2922 Manila-Daraga-Manila
  • 2P 2923/2924 Manila-Daraga-Manila
  • 2P 2671/2672 Manila-Calbayog-Manila
  • 2P 2963/2964 Manila-Busuanga-Manila
  • 2P 2965/2966 Manila-Busuanga-Manila
  • 2P 2953/2954 Manila-Zamboanga-Manila

Cebgo (DG)

  • DG 6193/6194 Manila-Daraga-Manila
  • DG 6177/6178 Manila-Masbate-Manila
  • DG 6031/6032 Manila-San Jose-Manila
  • DG 6118 Naga-Manila

Cebu Pacific (5J)

  • 5J 321/322: Manila – Legazpi (Daraga) – Manila
  • 5J 325/326: Manila – Legazpi (Daraga) – Manila
  • 5J 821/822: Manila – Virac – Manila

AirAsia Philippines (Z2)

  • Z2 223/224 Manila-Caticlan-Manila
  • Z2 315/316 Manila-Iloilo-Manila

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that as of Sunday evening, Tropical Storm Enteng was located 100 kilometers northeast of Catarman, Northern Samar, or 115 km east southeast of Virac, Catanduanes, as of early Monday.

The storm is moving northwestward at 15 km per hour, with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and gusts of up to 70 kph.

PAGASA weather specialist Veronica Torres stated, “While Enteng is not expected to directly affect Metro Manila, it may enhance the southwest monsoon.”

The weather bureau has raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 in 11 areas, including parts of Cagayan, Aurora, Quirino, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, Northern Samar, Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran, and northeastern Leyte.

Passengers affected by the cancellations are advised to contact their respective airlines for rebooking options and further information.

As Tropical Storm Enteng continues to move along Luzon’s eastern seaboard, further flight disruptions may occur. Travelers are urged to stay informed about weather updates and check with their airlines for any changes to their flight schedules.

Written by
Dirk Andrei Salcedo

An aviation enthusiast turned creator of the top aviation news portal in the Philippines, Dirk has a deep passion for everything that flies. When he's not keeping his finger on the pulse of the industry, he also volunteers with a major humanitarian organization, impacting people on the ground and in the sky.

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