Flights cancelled as Mayon continues spewing

Ash cloud billowing out of the volcano (photo credit: Facebook/phivolcs)

The alert warning on Mount Mayon was on Monday raised to a level four after a huge eruption took place, prompting the closure of Legazpi City International Airport as well as a string of flight cancellations.

At press time, the alert remains at level four on the five-level scale, meaning an explosive eruption is possible within hours or days.

Ash cloud billowing out of the volcano (photo credit: Facebook/phivolcs)

According to the latest travel advisory issued by Cebu Pacific Air at 19.00 yesterday, the ash cloud spewing from Mayon Volcano is spreading into the atmosphere and is forecast to move towards the general direction of Mindoro and Northern Palawan by today morning.

The airline is hence rescheduling flights to and from Busuanga, Palawan for today as follows:

It is also cancelling Cebgo flights to and from Naga City and San Jose, Mindoro scheduled for January 24 with the codes DG6113, DG6117, DG6114, DG6118, DG6031 and DG6032.

Philippines Airlines also announced it would cancel flights to Legazpi City International Airport plying today and tomorrow, namely PR2922 and PR2921 to and from Manila; and PR2927 and PR2928 to and from Cebu.

It is also cancelling today’s services between Clark and Virac, Masbate and Naga.

Since Monday, airlines have been cancelling flights in and out of Legazpi, City International Airport – which remains closed – and Manila as a result of the volcanic activity. International flight cancellations include Jetstar’s services between Singapore and Manila on January 23.

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