NAIA resumes partial operations

Partial operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport resumed yesterday morning even as personnel continue to clear the runway and taxiways of ash fall from the eruption of Taal Volcano.

Flight operations were halted at NAIA Sunday night due to the presence of volcanic ash clouds at major traffic airway and the ash fall accumulated in the runway when Taal Volcano erupted.

The Manila International Airport Authority declared partial operations, starting at 10 a.m. for departure flights, and 12 noon for arrivals.

MIAA General Manager Ed Monreal noted that clearing operations at the runway are still ongoing because of the huge volume of ash fall the personnel have been clearing since 4 a.m.

He said that even if the airport is now open for partial operations, it does not mean that everyone could fly right away.