Philippines expects flight disruptions from November 14 for ASEAN Summit
More than 300 flights face cancellation or schedule changes. Airlines have been directed to offer free rebooking, full refunds or travel credits.
The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) said more than 300 flights would face cancellations or schedule changes from November 14 as foreign delegates arrive for the 2026 ASEAN Summit.
Speaking at a November 10 briefing, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said international services were not expected to be cancelled, although delays remained possible. Details of affected flights would appear on the websites of DOTr and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.
Dizon said airlines had been instructed to give affected passengers a choice of rebooking without fees or penalties, a full ticket refund, or credits for future travel. Passengers can arrange their preferred option directly with their airline.
ASEAN help desks will assist passengers at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Clark International Airport and Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Dizon urged travellers to allow extra time at airports and monitor their flight status.
Authorities are also preparing for potential disruption on airport access roads because of summit security operations. Dizon said government agencies were coordinating transport preparations with private-sector partners.
