Despite Typhoon Gaemi and a southwest monsoon causing heavy rain in Metro Manila and nearby provinces, flights between the UAE and Manila are operating normally. No suspension has been announced for these international routes.
A spokesperson for Philippine Airlines (PAL) confirmed that their flights to and from Dubai are still on schedule. PAL maintains a daily service between Dubai and Manila.
Budget carrier Cebu Pacific (CebPac), which also runs a daily flight to and from Manila, has not announced any changes. “Currently, our flights between Abu Dhabi and Manila are operating normally with no disruptions,” added a spokesperson for Etihad Airways, based in Abu Dhabi.
“We are closely monitoring the situation as Typhoon Gaemi and strong monsoon conditions impact the Western Pacific region. We continue to assess the situation and will make adjustments if necessary to ensure the safety of our passengers and crew,” the Etihad spokesperson said.
Dubai-based Emirates has yet to release any statement regarding their operations.
While international flights remain unaffected, several domestic flights by both PAL and CebPac have been cancelled.
In response to the tropical storm, the Philippine government has suspended classes at all academic levels and work in most government offices in Metro Manila, a region comprising 16 cities and home to over 13 million people.
Typhoon Gaemi (locally known as Carina) has not made landfall but is intensifying a southwest monsoon, resulting in heavy rains across Luzon over the past three days. The typhoon, with maximum sustained winds of 155 kph and gusts up to 190 kph, has caused significant disruptions.
The Philippine Coast Guard reported that 354 passengers and 31 vessels were stranded in ports, while airlines cancelled 13 domestic flights on Wednesday, according to Manila’s airport authority.
