Watchmen Daily Journal

Cancellati­ons, delays at Bacolod-Silay Airport yesterday due to simulation

- By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga

Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific flights were canceled yesterday morning at Bacolod Silay Airport due to an emergency simulation exercise by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippine­s (CAAP).

There were also three flights reportedly delayed due to the situation.

According to CAAP-Bacolod Public Informatio­n Officer Ofelia Leonardo, the exercise could impact the CAAP safety grade with the Internatio­nal Civil Aviation Organizati­on (ICAO), who evaluated the exercise.

Due to safety concerns, Philippine-based airliners had been previously banned from flying into the European Union.

Leonardo noted, the results should be available in a few days, wherein they will learn about their performanc­e and possible areas for improvemen­t.

 ?? (Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga photo) ?? Flights were canceled yesterday morning at Bacolod-Silay Airport due to an emergency simulation exercise by the CAAP.
(Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga photo) Flights were canceled yesterday morning at Bacolod-Silay Airport due to an emergency simulation exercise by the CAAP.

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