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Iran says misaligned radar led to Ukrainian jet downing
This error 'initiated a hazard chain' that saw further errors committed in the minutes before the plane was accidentally shot down in January, says a report by the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization
China to loosen flight restrictions after outcry from stranded citizens
Starting June 2020, the number of permitted flights in China will nearly triple to 407 per week
Air France to cut 40% of domestic flights after bailout
Air France pledges to halve its carbon emissions from domestic flights by 2024 as part of the conditions for receiving state aid
Confusion, jitters as Indian domestic flights resume
Airlines in India scrap dozens of flights and hundreds of passengers cancel their bookings on Monday, May 25, amid confusion over quarantine rules
Cruise ships to ban recent China visitors – global industry body
The Cruise Lines International Association says its members seek to prevent an outbreak of the novel coronavirus on board cruise ships, where infections can spread rapidly
First U.N. 'mercy flight' leaves Yemen's rebel-held Sanaa
'This is the first of what we hope will be a number of flights in the medical air bridge,' says UN Resident Coordinator for Yemen Lise Grande
PAL, Cebu Pacific, AirAsia suspend China, Hong Kong, Macau flights
The temporary travel ban enforced by the Philippine government due to the novel coronavirus outbreak prompts the airlines to cancel flights
Iran denies missile downed Ukrainian plane
(3rd UPDATE) The declaration comes as Tehran faces mounting international pressure to allow a 'credible' investigation into the crash
Canceled flights due to Typhoon Ursula
Typhoon Ursula (Phanfone) disrupts holiday travel in December 2019. Check the list of canceled flights here.
Boeing spacecraft lands in New Mexico after mission cut short
The Starliner capsule was launched Friday from Cape Canaveral, Florida, but shortly after separating from its Atlas V launch rocket, its thrusters failed to activate as planned
Canceled flights due to Jetstar runway mishap
(UPDATED) Check the list of canceled flights here
Canceled flights due to Typhoon Tisoy
Typhoon Tisoy (Kammuri) disrupts air travel in December 2019. Check the list of canceled domestic and international flights here.
Entertainment City firms slam DOTr order to transfer flights
City of Dreams Manila, Solaire, and Resorts World representatives say transferring flights to Sangley Airport will inconvenience their VIP guests
Cebu Pacific launches direct Clark-Guangzhou flights
Cebu Pacific says the new route will cater to the increasing demand for leisure and business travel and will boost investments in the special economic zones in Central Luzon
AirAsia cancels, reschedules flights to Japan due to Typhoon Hagibis
AirAsia cancels and reschedules at least 40 flights going to and from Japan
Cebu Pacific to begin Cebu-Busuanga flights in October 2019
Cebu Pacific's subsidiary Cebgo will fly twice daily between the Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Francisco B. Reyes Airport
Canceled Philippines-Hong Kong flights on August 13, 2019
Flight cancellations continue on Tuesday evening, August 13, amid the protests in Hong Kong
Canceled Philippines-Hong Kong flights on August 12, 2019
A massive protest at the Hong Kong International Airport forces the cancellation of flights on Monday, August 12
Canceled Philippines-Hong Kong flights due to HK strike
A general strike in Hong Kong disrupts flights on Monday, August 5
Flight MH17 crash probe set to name suspects
The Dutch-led probe says it will first inform families, and then hold a press conference to unveil 'developments in the criminal investigation' into the downing of the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777
Cebu Pacific to begin Manila-Shenzhen flights on July 1
Cebu Pacific's Manila-Shenzhen route will have flights 4 times a week, beginning July 1
Duterte vows solution to flight cancellations, delays 'within a month'
The Philippine President makes a 'surprise inspection' of NAIA Terminal 2, apologizing to passengers for flight delays and cancellations
Qatar Airways to launch Doha-Davao route on June 18
Qatar Airways will fly from Doha to Davao City once a week beginning June 18
41 dead as Russian plane bursts into flames on landing
(3rd UPDATE) A video shared on social media shows Aeroflot's Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft, land at Sheremetyevo international airport, flames and black smoke pouring from its fuselage
Canceled Cebu Pacific flights for May 2019
Operational woes continue to hound Cebu Pacific. More flight cancellations are set for May 2019.
Canceled Cebu Pacific flights from April 28 to 30
Cebu Pacific cancels more flights, saying that its operations 'have been severely limited by a number of factors'
Canceled flights due to Luzon earthquake
Bookmark and refresh this page for a list of flights canceled due to the April 22 earthquake
ADVISORY: Some PAL flights moved to NAIA Terminal 1
Philippine Airlines says 'these operational adjustments are being carried out to help minimize passenger congestion'
AirAsia to fly Manila-Osaka route starting July 2019
Budget airline AirAsia also announces a promo fare for this new route for its loyalty program members
How a vintage film format brought 'Apollo 11' back to life
The film injects new life into the most famous space mission of all time, which transfixed the world from July 16-24, 1969
New SpaceX astronaut capsule successfully launched on ISS test mission
(UPDATED) The only occupant on board SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule is a dummy named Ripley – but NASA plans to put two astronauts aboard later this year
Philippine Airlines launches more flights to Cambodia, Vietnam
The Philippine flag carrier will launch flights from Manila to Phnom Penh in Cambodia and Hanoi in Vietnam this summer
AirAsia to launch Clark-Seoul flights
The new route from the Clark International Airport to South Korea will begin on January 19, 2019
More flights to be canceled as NAIA upgrades air traffic system
At least 4 flights will be canceled per hour from November 15 to 20
Bacolod flights cancelled, delayed due to airport closure on November 9
The Bacolod-Silay airport will be closed from 8 am to 12 noon to conduct a full scale emergency exercise in compliance with its aerodrome certification
Canceled flights at NAIA in November 2018
Bookmark and refresh this page for a list of flights canceled as the Ninoy Aquino International Airport conducts runway maintenance and upgrades its air traffic system
The week in photos: October 27-November 2, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
Direct Hong Kong to Davao flights now available
Cathay Dragon flies Davao to Hong Kong 5 times a week
Canceled flights due to Typhoon Ompong
Bookmark and refresh this page for a list of flights canceled due to Typhoon Ompong (Mangkhut)
Trump in Pennsylvania on 9/11 to honor Flight 93 heroes
The White House says Trump will put the emphasis on 'remembering that horrific day... and certainly honoring the individuals who were not only lost that day, but also put their lives on the line to help in that process'
10 people on board Emirates treated in New York hospital
(3rd UPDATE) Emirates confirms that 3 passengers and 7 crew have been transferred to hospital for 'further medical care and evaluation'
Cebu Pacific now flies daily from Clark to Macau
Flights from Clark to Macau will be at 9:25 pm daily, with return flights to the Philippines at 12:15 am the following day
Canceled PH flights to and from Osaka due to typhoon Jebi, September 5
Philipine Airlines says in its advisory it is anticipating further disruptions to flights to and from Kansai as Typhoon Jebi batters Osaka
Recordings of Xiamen Air flight in NAIA runway mishap back in Manila
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines Aircraft Investigation and Inquiry Board investigators confirm the black box data recording is of good quality
Canceled August flights due to typhoons Cimaron, Soulik
Typhoon Cimaron is heading for Japan, while Typhoon Soulik is expected to affect the Korean Peninsula
What to do when your flight gets canceled
Here are your rights as a passenger when your flight gets delayed or canceled
Canceled flights at NAIA, August 20
The cancellations are still due to the temporary runway closure from August 17 to 18, which was triggered by the Xiamen Air mishap
Canceled flights at NAIA, August 19
Dozens more flights are canceled even after the reopening of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport runway
LOOK: Crowded NAIA after runway reopening
Aviation authorities reopen the runway 36 hours after the Xiamen Air mishap. Photos and videos after the reopening show passengers in long queues at the airport.
NAIA runway closed until Aug 18 morning after Xiamen Air plane skids
(4TH UPDATE) All 157 passengers and 8 crew of flight MF8667 are safe, but Friday and Saturday flights have been cancelled or diverted
