More than 300 domestic flights could be affected by ASEAN Summit, says DOTr

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More than 300 domestic flights could be affected amid the arrival of world leaders in the Philippines for the 49th ASEAN Summit, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said…

More than 300 domestic flights could be affected amid the arrival of world leaders in the Philippines for the 49th ASEAN Summit, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said Tuesday.

In a “24 Oras” report by Bernadette Reyes, the department advised passengers to check their airlines' websites or contact them directly for the status of their flights.

Passengers with canceled flights are entitled to a free rebooking, a full refund, or the option to store the amount in a travel fund for future use, according to DOTr.

For individuals with unaffected flights, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon encouraged them to head to the airport earlier than usual to avoid delays.

“Plan your trip properly. Kung ang international [flight] ninyo dati two hours before, gawin ninyo nang tatlong oras kasi syempre may mga darating nang mga heads of state, medyo may disruption ng kaunti,” Dizon said.

(Plan your trip properly. If you usually arrive two hours before your international flight, make it three hours this time because with heads of state arriving, there will be minor disruptions.)

The ASEAN Summit is scheduled for November 16 to 18, 2026. However, passengers are already experiencing heavy congestion on roads near the airport.

“Grabe ang traffic talaga. Umalis kami 6:30 [a.m.] nakarating kami dito 9:30 [a.m.] galing sa North Caloocan,” Weng Villodes shared, who dropped off her child at the airport.

(The traffic is really terrible. We left North Caloocan at 6:30 a.m. and only arrived here at 9:30 a.m.)

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