Some Filipino travelers scheduled to fly to Bangkok, Thailand in the next few days have opted to rebook or cancel their flights to avoid being caught in the current political conflict in the area, a Philippine Airlines (PAL) official said Tuesday.

PAL reservations supervisor Violeto Barbon said most of the passengers who have opted to cancel or rebook their flights were scheduled to leave for Bangkok from April 14 to 17.

PAL management said flights to and from Bangkok will operate as scheduled despite the ongoing political tension in Thailand. PAL is allowing passengers travelling to and from Bangkok to change their flight schedules free of charge.

Schedule of PAL Flights to Bangkok, Thailand

14 April 2009: PR 730 - 12:05pm and PR 732 - 7:30pm

15 April 2009: PR 730 - 10:30am and PR 732 - 7:30pm

16 April 2009: PR 730 - 11:55am and PR 732- 7:30pm

17 April 2009: PR 730 - 10:30am and PR 732 - 7:30pm

Similarly, Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) flights from both Manila and Clark to Bangkok, Thailand will operate as scheduled. However, due to the ongoing political unrest, CEB management said passengers travelling to Bangkok from April 14 to April 19 may rebook their flights up to 14 days from their original booking date or cancel their booking without charges.

Schedule of Cebu Pacific Flights to Bangkok, Thailand

5J 931 Manila- Bangkok Daily 2115H 2335

5J 932 Bangkok- Manila Daily 0010H+1 0440H+1

5J 941 Clark-Bangkok Tu/Th/Sa 1220H 1435H

5J 942 Bangkok-Clark Tu/Th/Sa 1525H 1940H