Philippine Airlines suspends all UK flights
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Philippine Airlines has suspended flights to and from London till the end of February 2021 as Britain battles a new coronavirus strain, said a report.
The airline said it supports all measures that seek to curb any potential increase in Covid-19 cases during the holiday season and beyond.
Passengers already in transit and those who arrived in the Philippines from the UK before December 24 will be allowed to enter the country, but they must undergo stricter quarantine and testing protocols, the report cited Presidential spokesman Harry Roque as saying.
Questions & Answers
Q.When are Philippine Airlines flights to London expected to resume?
When are Philippine Airlines flights to London expected to resume?
Philippine Airlines has suspended all flights to and from London until the end of February 2021. The article does not specify a date for flights to resume after this period.
Q.Why has Philippine Airlines suspended its services to London?
Why has Philippine Airlines suspended its services to London?
The airline suspended flights because Britain is currently battling a new coronavirus strain. Philippine Airlines stated it supports measures to curb potential increases in Covid-19 cases.
Q.What happens to passengers from the UK who arrived in the Philippines before Christmas Eve?
What happens to passengers from the UK who arrived in the Philippines before Christmas Eve?
Passengers who arrived from the UK before December 24 are permitted to enter the country. However, they will be subject to more stringent quarantine and testing protocols upon arrival.
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