2023-05-01 05:48:28
On May 1, Terminal 3 of Ninoy Aquino International Airport at Manila’s capital, Philippines There was a power outage causing about 40 flights to be cancelled.
Manila International Airport Authority announced that flights to and from Ninoy Aquino International Airport will be delayed, following a power outage at Terminal 3 at 1:05 a.m.
This terminal is used by Cebu Pacific, AirAsia Philippines and several international airlines. According to the announcement, the airport is using backup power for essential facilities, helping the computer systems of airlines and immigration agencies partially operate, facilitating the processing of procedures for passengers. passengers in and out. Therefore, flight delays are inevitable.
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The Manila International Airport Authority said staff were present at Terminal 3 to assist and answer questions about power outages and flights. The agency apologized to the passengers and pledged to provide further updates on the situation. Meanwhile, a team of engineers and employees from power supplier MERALCO are investigating the cause of the problem.
Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos has asked Transport Secretary Jaime Bautista to fix the problem as soon as possible.
Before that, the power outage in early January this year at Ninoy Aquino International Airport also stranded thousands of passengers.
The latest incident comes just days after Manila International Airports Association proposed spending 100 billion pesos ($1.8 billion) on upgrades. Ninoy Aquino International Airportwhich is regularly ranked among the worst airports by travel websites and polls.
Dang Anh (VNA/Vietnam)
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