Cebu Pacific 2nd PH airline to ban citizens from countries with new coronavirus variant
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Cebu Pacific Air said it will stop carrying foreigners coming from countries included in an expanded travel ban amid the appearance of a new coronavirus variant.
Cebu Pacific added it will allow only Filipino citizens on its flights from Hong Kong, Nagoya (Japan), Singapore and Seoul (South Korea).
“CEB will not accept foreign nationals who originated from, transited via, or visited within 14 days prior to arrival in the Philippines, any of the 20 countries specified in the IATF resolution,” Cebu Pacific said, referring to the Inter-Agency Task Force Resolution No. 91.
The IATF resolution said the ban will run from Dec. 30 this year through Jan. 15, 2021.
The countries are Denmark, Ireland, Japan, Australia, Israel, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Switzerland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Lebanon, Singapore, Sweden, South Korea, South Africa, Canada, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Cebu Pacific said affected passengers may avail themselves of free rebooking within 90 days, a full refund or make use of its travel fund, which is valid for two years.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific countries are affected by Cebu Pacific's ban on foreign nationals?
Which specific countries are affected by Cebu Pacific's ban on foreign nationals?
The 20 countries include Denmark, Ireland, Japan, Australia, Israel, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Switzerland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Lebanon, Singapore, Sweden, South Korea, South Africa, Canada, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Q.When does the expanded travel ban outlined in IATF Resolution No. 91 take effect and for how long?
When does the expanded travel ban outlined in IATF Resolution No. 91 take effect and for how long?
The ban is scheduled to run from December 30th of this year through to January 15th, 2021. Foreign nationals from the specified countries are affected during this period.
Q.What options are available for passengers whose flights are affected by Cebu Pacific's new policy?
What options are available for passengers whose flights are affected by Cebu Pacific's new policy?
Affected passengers can choose from three options: free rebooking within 90 days, a full refund, or converting their booking into a travel fund, which remains valid for two years.
Q.Are there any specific routes where Cebu Pacific will only carry Filipino citizens?
Are there any specific routes where Cebu Pacific will only carry Filipino citizens?
Yes, Cebu Pacific has stated it will allow only Filipino citizens on its flights originating from Hong Kong, Nagoya (Japan), Singapore, and Seoul (South Korea) during this period.
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