Cebu Pacific to cancel South Korea flights from March 3 to April 30
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In line with the government’s travel ban on South Korea, Cebu Pacific will cancel its flights to the East Asian country from March 3 to April 30.
Cebu Pacific announced Friday that the following flights will be canceled:
5J 188/ 5J 187 Manila-Incheon-Manila
5J 128 / 5J 129 Cebu-Incheon-Cebu
5J 180 / 5J 181 Kalibo-Incheon-Kalibo
The airline has advised affected passengers to rebook flights to February 29, March 1, or March 2 depending on seat availability, rebook a new flight until June 30, or refund the tickets in full. Passengers can also store the ticket value in a travel fund for future use.
The Bureau of Immigration has implemented the ban on passengers with a recent history of travel from the coronavirus-hit province of North Gyeongsang in South Korea. The infection began in Its capital Daegu City. This was based on the decision of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Meanwhile, exempted from the travel ban to Korea are overseas Filipino workers, permanent residents in Korea, and students.
South Korea has confirmed 571 additional cases of the novel coronavirus Friday, according to the South Korean Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This brings the national total to 2,337 cases, with 13 deaths. South Korea has recorded the largest virus outbreak outside mainland China.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific flights has Cebu Pacific cancelled?
Which specific flights has Cebu Pacific cancelled?
Cebu Pacific has cancelled its flights on the Manila-Incheon-Manila, Cebu-Incheon-Cebu, and Kalibo-Incheon-Kalibo routes. These cancellations are in effect for flights scheduled between March 3 and April 30.
Q.What options are available for passengers affected by the flight cancellations?
What options are available for passengers affected by the flight cancellations?
Affected passengers can rebook their flights to either February 29, March 1, or March 2 if seats are available. Alternatively, they can rebook a new flight until June 30, get a full refund, or store the ticket value in a travel fund.
Q.Are there any exceptions to the travel ban to South Korea?
Are there any exceptions to the travel ban to South Korea?
Yes, overseas Filipino workers, permanent residents in Korea, and students are exempt from the travel ban. This means they are still permitted to travel to South Korea despite the general restrictions.
Q.Which areas in South Korea are specifically mentioned in the travel ban?
Which areas in South Korea are specifically mentioned in the travel ban?
The travel ban specifically targets passengers who have recently travelled from the province of North Gyeongsang. The capital of this province, Daegu City, is where the coronavirus infection reportedly began.
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