Local carriers cancelled several of their flights for this week as the rumbling Mayon Volcano continues to emit ash columns and cause heavy ash fall in Albay province. The Philippine Airlines (PAL) stopped its flights to and from Legazpi City from Wednesday, January 24, until Thursday, January 25. Meanwhile, Cebu Pacific also announced re-timing and cancellation of its flights going to Palawan and Mindoro as a preventive effort “to ensure the safety of our flights and our passengers.” The carrier said volcanic ashes from Albay were being anticipated to move towards Palawan and Mindoro. Cebu Pacific said the schedules of the following CebGo flights were re-timed:DG 6041 Manila-BusuangaDG 6055 Manila-BusuangaDG 6043 Manila-BusuangaDG 6042 Busuanga-ManilaDG 6056 Busuanga-ManilaDG 6044 Busuanga-Manila“Passengers with flights to and from Busuanga (Coron), Palawan over the next few days are advised to monitor their flight status before heading to the airport. We will provide updates as soon as possible,” Cebu Pacific said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 24, 2018 00:12 UTC