Cebu Pacific flights to Catarman cancelled
By Ranulfo Docdocan, ABS-CBN Tacloban | 05/08/2009 12:54 PM
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The head of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in Region 8 has confirmed reports that Cebu Pacific will temporarily cancel all flights to Cartarman in Northern Samar effective Saturday due to the "unsafe environment" at the airport.
CAA head Merla Negradas said that three runway incursions have been reported since the airport was re-opened.
"The runway had been assessed to be unsafe for airplanes. In addition, the runway had turned into a highway with vendors scattered all over the place and the public loitering the area," Negradas said.
The problem is still unresolved despite the request to the local government of Catarman to clear the area of obstacles.
“The Civil Aviation Authority is now coordinating with the local government units of Cataman on this matter,” Negradas said.
Meanwhile, Cebu Pacific flights from Manila will be diverted to Calbayog City in Western Samar. Passengers will have to take a two-hour bus ride to Catarman.
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