Flights between Dubai and Manila were not affected following the placing of international and domestic airports in the Philippines on Friday under heightened alert after alleged bomb threats.
Assurance from Philippine Airlines:
Speaking to Khaleej Times, Josh Vasquez, Philippine Airlines regional head-EMEA, said: There has been no effect on our flight schedules, including Dubai to Manila flight.”
The Philippine flag carriers operate daily flights between Dubai and Manila.
Heightened Security Measures After Bomb Threats:
On Friday, security patrols and sniffer dogs were deployed at various Philippine airports after the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) received a bomb threat against commercial planes.
The aviation regulator said 42 commercial airports “are on heightened alert as of today, October 6”, without saying when the warning was received.
Enhanced Security for Popular Tourist Destinations:
“Immediate enhanced security measures” were implemented across flights headed to Cebu, Bicol, Davao, and Palawan – all popular destinations for foreign tourists.
No Bombs Found, No Disruptions:
Meanwhile, CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio told local media: “No bombs have been found.” He added that no flights were disrupted following increased security measures at the airports.
However, “foot and mobile patrols were put in place, and K9 units were doing the rounds of the terminals as added measures to its already established day-to-day protocols.”
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