Flying through Typhoon Mirinae (aka Santi)

Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by Brandon in Boracay, General, Manila, Philippines

We’re scheduled to fly from Boracay to Manila tomorrow – exactly when Typhoon Mirinae (known locally as Santi) is scheduled to hit Manila directly. Being new to the whole typhoon thing, we’re unsure as to how dangerous it actually is to fly through one, but it’s not an experience I feel I need to check off my list of things to do.

Philippine Airlines has cancelled over 50 domestic and international flights into and out of Manila beginning tonight. Our flight is just after the listing finishes, meaning our flight is still on. I can’t get through to PAL via their phone lines, and am unsure if it’s in our best interest to strive to change our ticket (maybe not even a possibility at this late of a juncture), or trust that they know what’s best and go forward with our flight.

It’s too bad this has put a damper on our otherwise wonderful holiday.

  • I would drop by the airport and speak to a rep in person...
  • javajive
    John - appreciate that advice. However, in this case it's not so easy. I'd have to:

    1. Take a trike to the dock and catch a boat to the mainland.
    2. Get a two hour bus ride to the airport.
    3. Speak to a rep that may not exist considering the airport has only one non-functioning conveyor belt for baggage claim. ;)
  • Ah...

    Well, seeing as they're used to typhoons etc. over there they'll probably delay the flight until it passes. Get ready for a night in the airport : )
  • Ah, Kalibo airport?

    If I were you, when you get there, I would book into a hotel, just in case you cant fly out or get back to Boracay. I made the mistake of not doing that and couldn't find anywhere to stay for the night. Everything shut down. Ended up staying in some dude's spare room!
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