All Bicol airports operational, says DOTr chief amid Kristine's fury

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All Bicol airports operational, says DOTr amid relief goods’ transport

/ 03:25 PM October 24, 2024

 
READY FOR RELIEF TRANSPORT. Virac Airport in Catanduanes, along with airports in Naga, Daraga and Masbate may be used for air transport of relief goods in the Bicol Region, Transportation Sec. Jaime Bautista said on Thursday (Oct. 24, 2024). CAAP personnel are available to assist flights in those airports, he said. (Photo courtesy of CAAP)

READY FOR RELIEF TRANSPORT. Virac Airport in Catanduanes, along with airports in Naga, Daraga and Masbate may be used for air transport of relief goods in the Bicol Region, Transportation Sec. Jaime Bautista said on Thursday (Oct. 24, 2024). CAAP personnel are available to assist flights in those airports, he said. (Photo courtesy of CAAP)

MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista on Thursday said all airports in the Bicol Region — one of the areas hardest hit by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami) — are operational.

Daraga, Virac, Masbate and Naga airports may be used for air transport of relief goods.

“We have CAAP (Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines) personnel available to assist if ever there will be flights in these airports,” Bautista said.

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On Wednesday, the CAAP reported that the Bicol International Airport (BIA) was operational.

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However, the CAAP said no personnel of Cebu Pacific (CEB) and Philippine Airlines was able to report for duty due to impassable roads leading to the airport.

A number of flights to and from the Bicol Region were canceled from Oct. 22 to 23 due to the impacts and forecast proximity of Kristine.

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CAAP said commercial flight operations have resumed at the BIA on Thursday, but CEB’s flights 5J 325/326 from and to Manila were canceled due to the cyclone.

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Meanwhile, no damage was reported in Virac Airport.

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A mobile charging station was placed outside the main gate of Naga Airport on Wednesday to aid those in need of power supply.

On the same day, at least 43 individuals were accommodated at the airport’s arrival area to provide them a temporary shelter.

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“CAAP remains vigilant in ensuring the safety, security and welfare of passengers,” it said. (PNA)

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